shocking

Example Sentences

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Prince’s shocking death in 2016 gave writers a reason to unearth the shady details of his antagonism toward Michael Jackson.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

The shocking answer unlocks a puzzle that has been troubling her, along with others that “The Kindness of Strangers” has laid out for the reader.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

If we’re lucky, this week’s summit in Beijing won’t produce any shocking headlines on Iran, Taiwan, or any of the other prickly issues that divide the U.S. and China.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

He was the only one of seven judges to come to this shocking conclusion.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

“I am a pest and I’m proud of it! Oh, I am such a shocking dreadful pest!”

From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl