be taken aback
Example Sentences
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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
“Most citizens would be taken aback by a judge, let alone a justice, voting on a case on a university on which she sat on a governing board,” he said.
From New York Times • Mar. 20, 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
Britney's court-appointed lawyer, Samuel D Ingham III, also appeared to be taken aback by the star's statement - telling the court he was unaware of its contents before she spoke.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2021
Bagman shouted, who like the Irish, seemed to be taken aback by the sudden end of the match.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
