shocker
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Best of all, the shocker revelation explaining the shivery occurrences is haunting and persuasive—within the wide parameters of the genre, of course.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
After all, nothing lasts half a century without changing with the times, and — big shocker — not everything is meant for me, specifically.
From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2026
Lord Nash described the government's consultation as "a shocker" and he became emotional as he paid tribute to bereaved parents who campaigned for a change in the law following the deaths of their children.
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2026
For three decades, the meta-horror franchise “Scream” has outmaneuvered its fandom with so many convoluted murder motives that the only shocker left would be a straightforward, sincere slasher.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2026
The street’s a complete shocker and has always been renowned for it.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
Her tales defy easy categorization—suspense shockers? ghost stories? horror sketches?—even as they insinuate themselves into our souls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
If you answered yes to any of those, then the steps the folks below took to protect their show’s big shockers worked.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2025
But the batch of nominees for the 95th Academy Awards seemed to have more than its fair share of shockers, good and bad.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 26, 2023
The women’s tournament had two big shockers within the span of a few hours.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 20, 2022
Some of the drawings are shockers, but still excellent.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
