aback
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I was a little taken aback by the clumsiness of the comedy, which makes even “Saturday Night Live” of recent vintage seem like a work of genius.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
I still remember being completely taken aback by how good the food was.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
Officials in London always knew that such a dramatic shift in policy towards Israel-Palestine was going to elicit a hostile response, but seemed taken aback by the speed and ferocity of Israel's reaction.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
When foreigners come to his dealership, they are taken aback by the prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
The look that passed over the boy’s face then had taken Rollins aback.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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