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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a shock to" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to describe a surprising or unexpected event that affects someone emotionally or psychologically.
Example: "The news of her sudden resignation was a shock to everyone in the office."
Alternatives: "a surprise to" or "a jolt to".
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It came as a shock to us.
It was a shock to the system.
It brought a shock to college basketball.
It was a shock to me.
"It's a shock to the community.
"This came as a shock to us.
So that was a shock to economists.
It is a shock to the system.
Talk about a shock to the system.
"This has been a shock to investors".
It was a shock to us too.
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