shock

Example Sentences

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That was the message from the official Southampton X account to a disgruntled Arsenal fan who had chirped back at the Saints' post celebrating their shock FA Cup victory.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

It has now spent five years telling the public that above-target inflation is temporary, and each new shock makes that harder to sustain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

But if you live in America, or if you’ve even been privy to the country’s culture over the last century — Americentrism basically ensures that — Emma’s admission won’t come as a shock.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

But the show of strength doesn’t provide much guidance on how much blowback the labor market will experience from the Iran war and the subsequent energy shock and stock market slump.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

When I told Mama where you were traveling, she dropped a whole platter of biscuits from the shock of it.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan