shock
Example Sentences
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The global economy has been remarkably resilient in the face of the worst energy shock in decades, but if borrowing costs and inflation go unchecked, a sharp slowdown looms, the International Monetary Fund said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
She looked back to what she enjoyed doing as a child - styling hair - and decided to use the shock of the diagnosis to spur her on to turn her passion into a business.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
“Many countries with limited exposure to the war shock and strong participation in the technology upturn are seeing activity hold up or strengthen,” the IMF said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
A third firefighter was injured by what he said felt like an electric shock while he was on an aerial ladder spraying water onto the building.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
This might come as a shock to your mama and papa, since your family was friends with us Warnes for so long.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
