shocked
Example Sentences
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What happened online afterward has shocked the couple, but Jesse said he is hopeful that sharing their experience may help other couples feel less alone.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Norma Frerichs was shocked to learn how much her monthly Medigap premiums would cost for 2026.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
She told Radio New Zealand that she was "quite surprised and shocked" by the ban as similar visits had happened for years previously.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
"The GP community and health colleagues in Lanarkshire were shocked and condemned his actions."
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
I’m too shocked to be excited about it.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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