be taken aback
Example Sentences
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Granddaughter Lesley Hiscott, who was named Leslie, said her grandfather would be taken aback.
From BBC • Oct. 7, 2023
It would be easy to be taken aback.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2023
If you've taken in those wonders, you may not be taken aback by some of Rajamouli's narrative structural choices in this one.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2022
Walker, a New York native who joined the Knicks in the offseason, seemed to be taken aback when told of Rose’s comments about being the starter.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2021
It was Mrs. Richardson’s turn to be taken aback.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
