shock

Example Sentences

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"I was in shock," says Vicky, 29, from Belfast.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

You could see a decline in AI investment because of a recessionary shock elsewhere, whether in energy or something else.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

For now, China looks better-placed than most of Asia as it can insulate from the price shock thanks to factors like sizable strategic reserves and the ability to fire up coal capacity if it needs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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

I lurch away from him, unable to hide my shock.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam