Examples of 'was taken aback' in a sentence
Meaning of "was taken aback"
To be taken aback means to be greatly surprised, shocked, or caught off guard by something. It is an expression used to describe a sudden and unexpected reaction to a situation or statement
How to use "was taken aback" in a sentence
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was taken aback
I was taken aback when people were asking me about it.
Even the director was taken aback as well.
I was taken aback by this and said.
The assistant was taken aback again.
I was taken aback because you sounded so indifferent.
I secretly tracked my progress and was taken aback.
Roald was taken aback by the unexpected question.
The transformed woman was taken aback.
Everybody was taken aback by the snap election.
The fashion world was taken aback.
Adam was taken aback by the strange question.
The florist was taken aback.
I was taken aback at first by its fresh color.
The sails was taken aback.
I was taken aback by the opening credits sequence.
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He turned around and he was taken aback by her presence.
He was taken aback and immediately turned around.
I could tell he was taken aback.
Frank was taken aback by the direct question.
For a moment the younger man was taken aback.
The farmer was taken aback by this question.
For a moment the Ambassador was taken aback.
I was taken aback by the intensity of her reaction.
Madison was taken aback.
I was taken aback by the negative reaction.
I think our genetic counselor was taken aback by how calmly we took the news.
She was taken aback by this astonishing coincidence.
She then became further confused and was taken aback by the reference to her rings.
Kedar was taken aback by her whimsical nature.
Cao Cao saw my response and was taken aback.
The prince was taken aback by the request.
The door to the observation room suddenly opened up and Homura was taken aback.
Julius was taken aback by this sudden interest.
Every staff member I poured it for was taken aback at the quality of the wine.
She was taken aback the reaction.
My manager came in abruptly and I was taken aback.
The woman was taken aback by the request.
The Russian ambassador was taken aback.
Takuya was taken aback by her question.
Even the Marshal was taken aback.
I was taken aback and stopped talking.
Pavilion Master Kang was taken aback by the request.
I was taken aback with his tone.
The Canadian public was taken aback.
Miyu was taken aback by his question.
Joseph of Aramathea was taken aback.
Ethan was taken aback for a moment.
Mr Papandreou was taken aback.
Eden was taken aback by her beauty.
The Governor was taken aback.
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