shock

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Hugh said the diagnosis was "quite a shock", adding: "I really didn't expect that because I had no pain, just a little bit short of breath if I was doing heavy exercise."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

This was initially driven by the energy price shock but there have been three consecutive better-than-expected jobs reports, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“It was a shock to some people,” Den Herder said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

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

I can’t let the mayhem shock me into standing still.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold