shock
Example Sentences
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The bank's chief, Christine Lagarde, warned in July that the energy shock from the conflict "could intensify further".
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
The alarm wakes you with a shock, the summer holiday is over and it's time to face that inbox full of unread emails.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
An El Niño shock wave is moving across pockets of the global economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Interest rates cannot cure the original supply shock.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
On entering David’s farmhouse, Leah received the shock of her life.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
