shocked
Example Sentences
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The release had been eagerly anticipated after a predecessor model shocked the market last year by showing advanced capabilities at an apparently cheap training cost.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
Kemish says some families are "shocked" when the police take their children home, and parents are offered support and guidance.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
The father refused and shocked the doctor by going even further.
From Salon • May 7, 2026
As her male opponents bickered back and forth, taking swipes at each other, Porter said that given all the “shouting” and “disrespect” onstage, she was shocked that “anyone wants to talk about my temperament.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
“I don’t know. I was as shocked as anybody when he ran off with you. Even more shocked that he walked out on Alex.”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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