shock

Example Sentences

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The Labour MP for Milton Keynes Central, Emily Darlington, said the news was a shock and she had always known the centre as a "very safe place"

From BBC

As news of his death spread, many Iranians poured onto the streets in a state of shock and disbelief.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I am in shock. I cannot believe what happened," said a Tehran resident in his 30s.

From Barron's

Since early on Saturday, foreigners in the United Arab Emirates have been sharing videos of plumes of smoke rising above the skyscrapers and expressing their shock that the usual haven of stability was under attack.

From Barron's

"My husband was just standing there, we were shocked," said Shashikala.

From BBC