shocking
Example Sentences
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“It’s just shocking, what else can you say? It’s so sad,” church secretary Cheryle Johnson said Sunday outside the nearly century-old church.
This is not the most shocking admission considering the sci-fi thriller is set against the backdrop of an ocean of human blood – but what has been a surprise is its dramatic box office success.
From BBC
Stoecker added: "I'm sure it is a little bit shocking how amazing GB can be with such a disadvantage with the actual sliding side of things, but historically we have done so well."
From BBC
Amy is ready to return to work, but describes the local job market as "shocking".
From BBC
Watching the former supermodel lay into the young hopeful in front of millions of viewers still ranks as one of the show's most shocking moments, 20 years later.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.