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The phrase "a shocking turn" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe an unexpected or surprising change in events or circumstances.
Example: "The story took a shocking turn when the protagonist revealed their true identity."
Alternatives: "an unexpected twist" or "a startling change".
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But then – a shocking turn.
Trillin's story, unfortunately, takes a shocking turn.
Things take a shocking turn when — — Sorry, I was dozing off, thinking of another movie.
In a shocking turn of events, the Scottish National Party has won its first ever election in England.
But it was his now-infamous appearance against Wolverhampton Wanderers last November when his story takes a shocking turn.
In a shocking turn of events last month, Rohith Vemula, a PhD student in Hyderabad, killed himself.
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According to the Princeton study, a shocking number of poorly educated whites turned their rage inward, in the form of drug abuse and suicide.
It ended up in second place, a seemingly shocking turn considering it had won every one of these polls since 1962.
It's dumb fun, and this issue takes a very creepy, shocking turn as readers learn the truth about Reggie.
In a sweeping and shocking turn of events, the Philadelphia 76ers emerged Tuesday as the winners in landing coveted free-agent forward Elton Brand, prying him away from the Clippers.
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