Sentence examples for it a shocking from inspiring English sources

It prompted an outcry in France, where the sports minister called it "a shocking provocation".

Describing the attack on Saturday, Abdulkadir Omar, who owns a stationery shop nearby, called it "a shocking event".

Butler labelled it a "shocking waste of money", and criticised the government over how it spent public funds.

The structure of the narrative defamiliarises the condition of slavery and the slave trade, gives it a shocking visibility.

One fashion editor dates the trend's origins to the film "The Talented Mr. Ripley," which would make it a shocking 11 years old.

I found it a shocking moment, perhaps because I find a lot of the Americans an enjoyable caper, but somewhat unreal.

Was it a shock?

Was it a shock when he died?

Nor was it a shock to Syrians at large.

Just don't go call it a shock.

Was it a shock to be thrust into that world?