shocked
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Suzuki, in an autobiography, recalled how shocked he was at the parlous state of some U.S. stores.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
Base told Rolling Stone in a 2014 interview the song's creation was spontaneous and he was shocked by its success.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Alary was shocked and relieved to learn others had fallen into the same trap.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
But even Ms. Wisse was shocked when 33 Harvard student groups signed a statement on Oct.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
I imagine walking into the clubhouse and seeing the shocked and admiring looks on all the kids’ faces when I announce that I hold the Guinness World Record for Hula-Hooping.
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
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