shocking
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered condolences, condemning what he called "a shocking crime".
From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2026
Tuesday night, a shocking number of those dreams came to fruition.
From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2026
Late last month, Andrews received a shocking bipartisan endorsement from two former governors of South Carolina.
From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2026
The breaking news from Spain this week was shocking but also shockingly familiar: another collision on the high-speed rail line south from Madrid, with reports of dozens killed.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
However, the colorful meadow-flower print of the fabric and the shocking flounce of pink tulle that had been unevenly stitched ’round the hem surely lent the garment a festive air.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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