shock wave

The sequential nature of the explosions meant the "bang" wasn't a deafening clap, but the shock wave that hit moments after penetrated deep into chests.

The deaths of six tourists has sent shock waves through the backpacker scene.

As of 2022, there were an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S., and mass deportations would break up mixed-status families and could send shock waves through parts of the economy.

What the documentary describes as the “shock wave” from Jesus’ doleful announcement of profound betrayal within his cohort is seen rippling through the facial features and bodily gestures of the gathered apostles.

“A hammer cannot be broken just by shock waves, for example. Someone has opened it and started sabotaging the inside.”