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Discover LudwigThe phrase "was shocking" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It is often used to describe a past event or situation that caused surprise or disbelief. Example: The news of their sudden breakup was shocking to everyone who knew them.
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was shocking
verb
To cause to be emotionally shocked.
Exact(28)
"It was shocking.
That performance was shocking.
"The appearance was shocking".
Her fall was shocking.
The decision was shocking.
The result was shocking.
Similar(32)
Ilonka was shocked.
"And he was shocked.
Sally was shocked, frozen.
Actually, I was shocked.
Keynes was shocked.
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