shock

Example Sentences

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"My father died of shock after hearing that my brother was dead," he said.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

The economic shock has also rippled across the world, driving up the cost of fule and other goods.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

War in the Middle East, the largest energy shock in history and worries about artificial intelligence have done little to cool their ardor.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Plaid Cymru opposition leader Charlotte Bishop described the increase as "a revelation" and "a shock… because we were not informed of the final total cost".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The other kids stood by in shock, their faces contorted into masks of dismay and disbelief.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix