shocked
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He has been a long-term critic of efforts to promote normal birth in the health service and said he was "utterly shocked" by Kirkup's claims.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn said she was "shocked and saddened to hear of the death of an individual in Dunmurry."
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
They should make it out of the group stage—but if they don’t make it out of the group stage, I won’t be shocked.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
He recalls being shocked in 1994 when the Fed doubled the fed-funds rate, to 6%, without warning the market, and in quick steps.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
The princess’s eyes were as huge as dinner plates, while the fairy in her hair looked just as shocked, if not more.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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