shocked
Example Sentences
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Strangers approached me—I must have looked shocked and dazed—offering sympathy and goodwill.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
The case has profoundly shocked Malaysia and sparked a nationwide conversation about the negative effects of social media on children.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
The family was shocked to learn of such a serious charge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
“Everyone at the station had the same face — a shocked face, almost hollow,” said Williams, who currently anchors KNBC’s 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
And with it fell Jonn and Rowan, gasping and shocked, tossed like corks in the bubbling rush.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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