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Discover LudwigThe phrase "absolute shock" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a state of being completely surprised or astonished by an event or situation.
Example: "When she heard the news of her promotion, she was in absolute shock and couldn't find the words to respond."
Alternatives: "utter disbelief" or "total astonishment".
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Calling her brother passive and absolutely loving, Mrs. Walton said it was "a complete absolute shock" to her and her family to learn that he was the main suspect in the shootings.
"It was absolute shock.
"I was in absolute shock," Hooper said.
An absolute shock to the system".
"My immediate reaction was absolute shock," he said.
"The seller was in absolute shock at the price it brought".
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The receptionist said: "I was in absolute massive shock.
I'm in absolute and total shock".
"I'm in absolute and total shock," he told the Ma'ariv newspaper.
"Whenever Iran is facing a fairly serious situation and the economy is in an absolute state of shock, you see various arms of the government turn to issues that pertain to women," said the professor.
difficile, stool specimens were pre-treated with alcohol shock (absolute alcohol for 30 min) before culture.
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