The event shocked me very much and made me tearful.

The events of the last week have shocked many academy employees, who fear that the turmoil may cause long-term damage to the institution.

These events shocked us, but the shared presumption was that outsiders had committed them.

The event shocked the two municipalities into action and negotiations for a city charter began.

Unexpected events often shock markets, and wars have been among the most surprising.

The letter concluded: "The events in Gaza have shocked us to the core.

Actually, the events of the 4th of June shocked me.

"Late events must have shocked him a little," said Montreal, with an arch smile.

The event shocked the Israeli public, partly because an investigation ruled that the sniper had deliberately aimed for the baby.

Still the event shocked Vilkata into a mental state more closely approaching normality.