shocker

Example Sentences

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The Commanders were unable to resurrect Carson Wentz’s career — shocker — and their quarterback instability proved to again be a huge obstacle.

From Washington Times

They have a few signature wins, including a 3-0 shocker against host Boston in early January and a comeback, overtime win at the Colorado Avalanche in early March.

From Seattle Times

"When I look at my bank statements about what's been coming in in the past years, it doesn't compare and it's a shocker really," he said.

From BBC

“This is a total shocker,” Terry Deshler, an emeritus professor of atmospheric science at the University of Wyoming, said of the recent downings and the enhanced-tracking effort.

From New York Times

But the batch of nominees for the 95th Academy Awards seemed to have more than its fair share of shockers, good and bad.

From Seattle Times