shocked
Example Sentences
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He said he was "shocked and disappointed", but also that the players "found themselves in this situation".
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Instead, she stands up, pops her dislocated shoulder back into its socket and grimly declares to the shocked classmate filming her, “This is Claire Bennet, and that was attempt No. 6.”
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
“We would be surprised, though not completely shocked, to see the 50% tariffs actually take effect next week.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
For the University of Cambridge now there will be the difficult task of holding together an academic community divided and shocked by the controversy and now the death of Jason Arday.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
“That eruption gives no warning,” Crandell replied, shocked.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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