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The phrase "ability to shock" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe someone's capacity to surprise or disturb others, often in a dramatic or unexpected way.
Example: "The artist's latest work showcases her ability to shock the audience with its bold themes and striking visuals."
Alternatives: "capacity to astonish" or "power to surprise".
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Others questioned its ability to shock.
"The biggest attraction is the ability to shock," he said.
But they have no ability to shock us.
By now, Rodman's ability to shock was no longer shocking.
Much like Rodman, Taylor has lost the ability to shock.
After the first hour, "Training Day" loses much of its ability to shock.
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It is notable for its elasticity and for its ability to absorb shock and conform to or "remember" shapes.
They argue that, since riders held on only by pressure of their knees, their ability to deliver shock was limited by the fear of falling off their mounts.
Yet it was another illustration of his ability to consistently shock.
This study researched these materials, structures and verified their ability to mitigate shock loading in an UNDEX environment.
The lack of longitudinal mixing reduces the ability to handle shock loads; there is little dilution of the inflow so microorganisms may be affected by toxic material.
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