stunned
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After appearing to end her glittering career four years ago, the 23-time Grand Slam champion stunned the sporting world on Monday with her shock announcement that she would compete in the Queen's Club doubles.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
The Swiss athlete stunned Hodgkinson by winning in a time of one minute and 53.98 seconds - the third fastest women's 800m time ever and fastest in the world this year.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
But we were stunned to hear her berate an audience member in the front of the stalls who had been texting throughout the final, most moving scene.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
January’s self-funded sci-fi horror film “Iron Lung” from YouTube creator Markiplier stunned Hollywood when it grossed $50 million worldwide.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Mr. Diamant slumped down in his chair, too stunned to smoke, and I had a great bleeding wound somewhere deep inside my chest.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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