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Discover LudwigThe phrase 'cause shock' is not correct or easily understandable in written English.
If you are trying to say something caused shock, you should say 'caused shock'. For example: "The news of the sudden death caused shock among his family and friends."
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"There were such unparalleled opportunities to cause shock and outrage in those days!" Indeed.
Such incidents always cause shock; no sport preaches moral virtue and elegance like cricket.
Even ventricular tachycardia can potentially cause shock and be lethal in its own right.
Immersion in ice-cold water can cause shock and increase heart rate.
Their venom is highly toxic and can cause shock and renal failure, experts say.
J. R. C. Michie: Defective armature, half of wire worn out, cause shock (torn; anag. less re).
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And 60% of voters thought delaying action would cause shocks to jobs and energy supplies.
Negative scenario (15% probability) A "messy, unilateral default" by Greece which would cause shocks through the financial system.
Accidental contact with energized parts can cause shocks, burns and even death.
The bat throw caused "shock and confusion".
The media crackdown caused shock and disappointment.
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