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“That’s pretty shocking, actually,” said Scott, who has studied health and safety protections for agricultural workers.

The condition of the memorial is shocking but unsurprising, I told Sun, given the state of disorder and disrepair in many parts of the city.

But Rachel is no shrinking violet, holding her own against lowlifes and schemers while navigating the movie’s unexpected turns, shocking violence and wrenching tension.

However, the colorful meadow-flower print of the fabric and the shocking flounce of pink tulle that had been unevenly stitched ’round the hem surely lent the garment a festive air.

“Truly, Miss Lumley, those tulips cost a shocking sum. But Fredrick bought them for me without any complaint. What a dear and generous man he is.”