shock

Example Sentences

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Hurtling towards relegation - but can Port Vale shock Chelsea in FA Cup?

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

It is more likely to tighten in the face of that shock.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

At the same time, American production growth—a key shock absorber for high prices after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine—appears to be plateauing.

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 jumped out of the tree, almost landing on Rufus the Saliva Factory, because I felt like I’d gotten a shock right through me.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan