Definition

Examples

• "And now for a bit of shocking news."
• "Sir Robert Bear MP, Shadow Secretary for the Environment, shocked Parliament yesterday by declaring that "the notion that climate change is a man-made phenomenon is pure poppycock"."
• "Today's torrid tabloid tales are dedicated to nouveau-riche nudist Horatio Oléré, who shocked the world this week with his debaucherous deeds."
• "Dr. Loblaw : It's shocking, I know."
• "In the following chapters, you will discover shocking accusations and fabrications about Bruno, including: blackmail, adultery, Swedish au pairs, cross dressing, high-stakes scuba diving, and even illegal chicken fights."
• "The festival ended earlier than expected when shocked spectators witnessed a tragic accident involving Delavigne, world famous CEO of the Delavigne Corporation."
• "Brian : Oh my gosh is it something shocking?"
• "Dr. Gilchrist : Now, you're about to witness something shocking, watch."
• "It's a shock, I know, but we'll get over it, we'll work through it."
• "I am shocked and appalled by your filthy mouth and mediocre tambourine skills."
• "Voiceover : Today, on a very special Beachview, CG has some shocking news for Mitch."
• ""Anti-English" graffiti has started to appear in the men's restroom. I won't go into details, but the slogans are shocking and completely inappropriate in a modern multicultural working environment."
• "It's not the first time I've noticed this bike, but today I paused to take a closer look and I was rather shocked to discover that it's not locked up!"
• "The artist's work is modern, uncompromising and sometimes shocking."
• "Icarus Quincy: And now, in my opinion, the most shocking development of this survey: Icarus has a date next Friday!"
• "Please note that we cannot guarantee the accuracy of these stories, but we do guarantee you will be shocked."
• "At the Dubai Pro-Am tournament, a major surprise as an amateur golfer named Terrance Cashman shocked the world by shooting three under par and defeating over fifty professionals taking part in the tournament."