shocked
Example Sentences
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"This is a very settled, tight-knit community, residents are clearly shocked and saddened by the incident," she said.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
A shocked Motherwell manager, Jens Berthel Askou, said that in no other world would it have been given.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
“We understand that our community is shocked and hurt by this news, but what’s important to remember is that this was the conduct of one individual,” Bruno said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
“I would be shocked if a majority of Americans could identify him or even name him,” Stern told me.
From Slate • May 13, 2026
For a moment, I’m too shocked to move.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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