shock treatment
Example Sentences
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Oil prices are down around 4% since Wednesday as the shock treatment seemed to take effect.
From Reuters • Nov. 18, 2021
Soon after, his mother had a severe nervous breakdown and was given electric shock treatment.
From The Guardian • Jan. 13, 2020
Toasted ground cumin and pungent cilantro complete the shock treatment; brace yourself for some heat and the numbing effect of the Sichuan spicing.
From Washington Post • Aug. 16, 2017
Losing money is a shock treatment they might respond to.
From New York Times • Jul. 14, 2017
“It was probably the electric shock treatment I had right before we went out. I should have rescheduled.”
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
