shock

Example Sentences

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After 25 years at Cravath, Barshay’s decision to leave a position once considered a cradle-to-grave job and join Paul Weiss was a shock in legal circles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Bianco notes that the S&P 500’s earnings momentum is still strong, despite the oil shock from the war.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 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

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

So it was a shock when I walked into the marina three weeks ago and he ran at me, crashing into my knees in the way he always did.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam