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Sentence examples for were appalled from inspiring English sources

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were appalled

verb

To depress or discourage with fear; to impress with fear in such a manner that the mind shrinks, or loses its firmness; to inundate with sudden terror or horror; to dismay.

  • The sight appalled the stoutest heart.

synonyms

dismay
terrify
daunt
frighten
affright

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The marines were appalled.

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The New Yorker

Purists were appalled.

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The Economist

Swiss bankers were appalled.

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The Economist

Our editors were appalled.

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The New York Times

They were appalled.

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The New Yorker

University bosses were appalled.

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The Economist

Other readers were appalled.

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The New Yorker

Trekkies were appalled.

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The New York Times - Arts

Lawmakers were appalled.

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The Washington Post

Some critics were appalled.

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Some were appalled.

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