shocking

Example Sentences

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Over the course of 14 months, BBC News has exposed the shocking reality of organised crime taking over high streets in England and Wales.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Tininiska Rivera, his daughter, told AFP last week that the shocking images released by the government proved "that they don't care how they're perceived abroad, but rather about demonstrating their strength inside Nicaragua."

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Alexander Zverev and Mirra Andreeva claimed their first Grand Slam titles in Paris at a Roland-Garros marked by extreme heat, pouring rain, and shocking upsets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“There was so much noise,” says director Alexandria Stapleton, who tracks hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs’ rise and shocking fall in this series, executive produced by 50 Cent.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Once again, the 588th had to cope with a shocking loss.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein