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Discover LudwigThe phrase "in a shock" is not correct in standard written English.
It is typically used to describe a state of surprise or disbelief, but the correct expression is "in shock."
Example: "After hearing the news, she was left in shock and couldn't find the words to respond."
Alternatives: "in disbelief" or "in astonishment."
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– but he largely played well in a shock 3-2 win.
The Brazilian driver Felipe Nasr has joined Sauber in a shock appointment.
Mr Katsav defeated Mr Peres in a shock victory to take the presidency in 2000.
A microphone anchored in a shock mount was arranged to hang just below her eye level.
But she was beaten into second place in a shock result last Saturday.
Abbott had reintroduced knighthoods in a shock announcement in March 2014.
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