stunned

Example Sentences

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In April 1970, Paul McCartney announced The Beatles’ disbandment to a stunned world.

From Salon

It meant that the musk ox was stunned and speechless . . . for a few seconds anyway, until he found his voice again.

From Literature

I was so stunned and scared, I couldn’t say a word.

From Literature

Chutiphong Pipoppinyo was part of the "orange wave" of idealistic young candidates who stunned Thailand in the 2023 election by winning more seats for the progressive Move Forward party than any other party.

From BBC

Her departure comes just months after thieves carried out a brazen heist that stunned officials and the art world.

From The Wall Street Journal