shock
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Many economists think the U.S. can grow 2% to 2.5% a year through the rest of the decade, barring an unforeseen shock.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
She’d turned to face me head-on, eyes widened in feigned shock, her right hand over her heart.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
While I spoke with 20 people for this piece, I received 178 individual responses of all kinds, ranging from shock and awe to relative disappointment to distinctly modern moviegoing gripes.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026
Like many other energy importers, the Philippines had to react quickly to the oil shock caused by the outbreak of war in the Middle East in late February.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
The other kids stood by in shock, their faces contorted into masks of dismay and disbelief.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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