shocked
Example Sentences
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Hundreds of letters, emails and texts have shocked residents with accusations of toxic work conditions and “civic indecency” at Riverside City Hall.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
"I would be shocked if this is unique to the fly," Yang said.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
That decision, cutting short the process and contradicting his earlier assurances of due process, shocked Mr. Khan’s own staff.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Norma Frerichs was shocked to learn how much her monthly Medigap premiums would cost for 2026.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Well, I was so shocked and embarrassed, sitting there with my mouth wide open, that I almost couldn’t tell that all the other kids were staring at me with their mouths wide open, too.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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