Examples of 'were taken aback' in a sentence
Meaning of "were taken aback"
'Were taken aback' is an expression that describes the feeling of being surprised, shocked, or astonished by something unexpected or unsettling. It indicates a sudden emotional or intellectual disturbance caused by a surprising event or revelation. For example, if someone receives unexpected news, they might say 'I was taken aback by the sudden turn of events.' It signifies a momentary loss of composure or being caught off guard
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were taken aback
Most of us were taken aback and felt lost.
The discrepancy was so vast that we were taken aback.
Many were taken aback by its violent nature.
The people around her were taken aback.
Many were taken aback by the circumstances of the selection.
I think even the midwives were taken aback.
His parents were taken aback to find him there.
Even seasoned observers were taken aback.
Both were taken aback by his words.
Once more the visitors were taken aback.
We were taken aback at the failure to mention the environment.
All the runners were taken aback by the heat.
We were taken aback by the incredible team of teachers on duty.
I am sure you were taken aback.
They were taken aback by my behavior.
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The missionaries were taken aback.
At first we were taken aback by these virtually unanimous responses.
The few dozen defendants still in court were taken aback.
The three were taken aback and looked.
The girl and the others were taken aback.
My kids were taken aback at first.
Even officials from the Indian defence ministry were taken aback.
I bet you were taken aback yesterday cause my wife showed up.
Some participants were taken aback.
We were taken aback by the interest that followed our pitch.
Zeinab and her family were taken aback by the violence.
We were taken aback slightly.
All the executives in the headquarters were taken aback by what they saw.
Communities were taken aback by restrictive rules in these new schools.
Some visitors to the palace Monday were taken aback by the news.
They also were taken aback by what looked like tea buds.
Progressive Brazilians and leftist activists were taken aback by his hateful rhetoric.
Maybe these were taken aback with the number of activities.
The Spanish Government and people were taken aback.
The researchers were taken aback by what they found.
Renya rushed towards the remaining, immobile men that were taken aback.
When we were taken aback.
When the couple first met for a drink, both were taken aback.
We were taken aback by it.
Abdullah bin Saba and his men were taken aback at this declaration.
Because we were taken aback by his question and thought we had misunderstood.
The two of Chu Yun were taken aback.
The judges were taken aback with his unique style blended.
Officers wrote in the report that they were taken aback by the woman 's comments.
They were taken aback at how much they wound up paying in licenses and permits.
Pepsi initially wanted to continue airing the commercial, although were taken aback by the protests.
They were taken aback by how much weight he had lost in such a short time.
Alfredsson 's Ottawa teammates were taken aback by the news.
We were taken aback by the stunning views and loved the gorgeous gardens.
Many of Rabbi Israel 's contemporaries were taken aback by his radical emphasis on happiness.
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You are taken aback by the pile of paper
The discrepancy was so vast that we were taken aback
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