shocking

Example Sentences

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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

"The thought of her leaving and being all on her own when she left care was shocking," Brigitte says.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The U.K. government said the case was shocking and it was awaiting a full independent report before commenting further.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 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

I’m afraid of my fingers against a sunlit window and the shocking relief that comes with it, when I should feel shame.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson