shocked
Example Sentences
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As he researched, Barton said he was shocked to find that the majority of the founders were deeply devout, rather than the religion-shunning men he had learned about.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
He said he was "shocked and disappointed", but also that the players "found themselves in this situation".
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Instead, she stands up, pops her dislocated shoulder back into its socket and grimly declares to the shocked classmate filming her, “This is Claire Bennet, and that was attempt No. 6.”
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
The vet was also "really shocked" to find out the cat had been missing for a decade, Hannah said.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
When Coal had finally told Doc and Jackson how he’d discovered his ability, they shared a brief moment of shocked silence and then jumped into action.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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