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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are shocked" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to express surprise or disbelief about a situation or event.
Example: "When they heard the news, they are shocked and unable to respond."
Alternatives: "are astonished" or "are taken aback."
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are shocked
verb
To cause to be emotionally shocked.
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Every so often we are shocked — shocked!
"Friends are shocked".
"People are shocked.
"People are shocked right now".
We are shocked and heartbroken.
Even her loving relatives are shocked.
Their faces are shocked and staring.
"We are shocked," Mr. Shackelford said.
"People are shocked," Ms. Levine said.
"Frankly, we are shocked," he said.
They are shocked -- shocked -- at these shenanigans.
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