shocking

Example Sentences

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“There was so much noise,” says director Alexandria Stapleton, who tracks hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs’ rise and shocking fall in this series, executive produced by 50 Cent.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

It’d be shocking if this thing isn’t a bloated, exhausting mess, with the plot stretched way beyond its limits.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

"Cancer diagnosis and treatment can be shocking," she said.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The arrival of a fifth tenant results in multiple, shocking revelations about the people sharing the house.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

“And it’s just for a few years. You’re immortal. Which, by the way, is one of the more shocking things you have to tell her.”

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black