great shock

Frequency: 8.222.7 per million words
shockADJECTIVE + NOUN (extreme surprise)

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Examples (10)

  • The news of his sudden passing came as a great shock to everyone.
  • She received a great shock when she discovered her home had been burgled.
  • The unexpected announcement caused a great shock throughout the company.
  • Witnessing the accident was a great shock, and he couldn't stop thinking about it.
  • The economic downturn delivered a great shock to the local businesses.
  • It was a great shock to learn that they had been separated for so long.
  • The scale of the disaster was a great shock to the relief organizations.
  • He experienced a great shock when he realized he had lost his job.
  • The discovery of the ancient artifact was a great shock to the archaeological community.
  • For many, the political upheaval was a great shock that challenged their beliefs.