shocking

Example Sentences

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The UFW said in its statement: “These allegations have been profoundly shocking. We need some time to get this right, including to ensure robust, trauma-informed services are available to those who may need it.”

From Los Angeles Times

But when I moved out of state for college, I learned something truly shocking: nobody else knew what Irish potatoes were.

From Salon

It had seemed, at the time, like a shocking coincidence.

From Literature

“I want something super maximalist. I want it to be a preexisting image. And I wanted to do something that is shocking or crazy,” says Kemp.

From Los Angeles Times

The tournament opened with Italy shocking Scotland in Rome to put Gregor Townsend under pressure.

From BBC