Sentence examples for on a shock from inspiring English sources

All hopes are pinned on a shock result against Poland or Ukraine and qualifying as one of the four best third-placed teams.

Russia's central bank is said to be working on a shock scenario of oil prices hitting $60.

Julio Cesar has expressed both surprise and delight about the prospect of joining QPR as he closes in on a shock transfer from Inter Milan.

In April the Bank of Japan embarked on a "shock and awe" mission to banish deflation with a radical monetary easing.

In the third set Hewitt fell 0-40 down at 4-5 afterfter saving two of the set points he netted a forehand and the odds on a shock defeat shortened further.

Asked to comment on a shock exit poll which suggests that the Conservatives would gain the most seats in Parliament, Johnson said if the result was correct "then obviously, it's a very, very clear victory for the Conservatives and a very bad night for Labour".

Figure 8 shows the detailed distribution of the effect on production of a shock on final demand according to different targets.

"The effect of a shock on a vulnerability in the financial system — such as excessive leverage, funding fragility or limited liquidity — creates a radical shift in the markets".

It's all a bit of a shock, especially on polling day".

Halifax looked on course for a shock when Lois Maynard stabbed home at the near post past a helpless Ben Williams.

1.48pm BST Those hoping for a shock on Centre Court might have to wait.