Examples of 'was taken aback when' in a sentence

Meaning of "was taken aback when"

was taken aback when: Describes a feeling of surprise, shock, or astonishment at something unexpected. This phrase is used to convey a sense of being caught off guard or startled by a particular event or revelation

How to use "was taken aback when" in a sentence

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was taken aback when
I was taken aback when people were asking me about it.
Director Lee was taken aback when he saw your photo.
I was taken aback when you brought it up the other day.
He said Finkelstein was taken aback when he first heard the recording.
I was taken aback when she suddenly started crying uncontrollably.
Your father was taken aback when he came to see you.
I was taken aback when I heard that you agreed to take the role.
Even Marcel was taken aback when he opened the door.
I was taken aback when Brennan said, " Karim, I have never been asked that question before.
I must say, I was taken aback when I did not see you.
I was taken aback when I opened her book.
Jonathan Davies, 44, was taken aback when he spotted the alert while driving.
This man was taken aback when he was challenged on this point.
Everyone was taken aback when they heard the decree.
Ron was taken aback when his sister suddenly appeared in the room.

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Wanjiku was taken aback when she told her mother about the incident.
Zhang Xuan was taken aback when he saw the cauldron.
Kennya was taken aback when Augusta burst out laughing.
Tom was taken aback when Mary told him she was pregnant with twins.
I will admit I was taken aback when you added two gentlemen roommates.
So I was taken aback when I read the text accompanying the photos.
Director Lee was taken aback when he saw your photo. You think I'm a pomegranate?
I must say, I was taken aback when I did not see you . - Over there.

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