Example Sentences

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Club sources have maintained all season the Belgian would not be sacked regardless of whether they stayed up, so these developments will have stunned the hierarchy.

From BBC • May 21, 2024

Her sudden illness and death seemed to have stunned officials.

From Washington Times • Aug. 2, 2023

The sudden deaths of five meerkats at the Philadelphia Zoo this month have stunned zookeepers and officials, and a dye used to mark the animals might be to blame.

From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2023

The plans have stunned local elected officials, with some worrying that the community will lose its distinctiveness.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2022

“The Granger Gunners have stunned everyone today with a comeback for the books!”

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan