taken aback
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BP directors and company outsiders were at times taken aback by how assured Manifold seemed even before he had met with business heads, people familiar with the discussions said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
But Rodriguez, who has endorsed Bass for mayor and is a frequent critic of Raman, said she was taken aback by Raman’s attitude at their dinner.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
Perkins said she had been taken aback by how expensive treatment can be and said she sympathised with those without insurance.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
Smart said she was a little taken aback when she first learned how things would pan out for aging comic Deborah Vance and her mentee Ava Daniels, played by Hannah Einbinder.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
But she was taken aback by Kaede’s appeal to the Academy’s teachings.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
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