shock

Example Sentences

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We saw Saudi Arabia shock Argentina in their opening game of the 2022 World Cup but they still finished bottom of their group.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

After a shock 0.1% annualized decline in first-quarter gross domestic product, Macklem said policymakers forecast growth to resume in the second quarter – although spare capacity, or slack, will persist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“It was a shock to some people,” Den Herder said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

After appearing to end her glittering career four years ago, the 23-time Grand Slam champion stunned the sporting world on Monday with her shock announcement that she would compete in the Queen's Club doubles.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

My face upside down above Caesar’s, I see his jaw clench, his teeth bear down, and his eyes widen with shock.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes