Most economists blame a confluence of events rather than any sudden shock.

The death of Greeley fell upon the country with a sudden shock.

Then he had a sudden shock and wheeled shortly upon the stenographer.

For some time I could not recover myself from the sudden shock.

She was as pale as death, and fainting from the sudden shock.

At last they stepped out into the open-then received a sudden shock.

Stenmin's eyes went wide in sudden shock at the mention of Balinor.

Of course a sudden shock was more than sufficient to precipitate matters.

You must remember this is a very sudden shock to us all.

The batarian fainted, lapsing into unconsciousness from the sudden shock and pain.

Steve was, as usual, the first to recover from the sudden shock.

Two bored guards turned in sudden shock and stared at her, openmouthed.

The sudden shock to the heated organs of speech will injure the voice.

Through the silent apartment the sound of the doorbell buzzed with sudden shock.

The Chaddites had been separated by the sudden shock of the unexpected occurrence.

The destruction and abandonment of the ship was no sudden shock.