Example sentences of "have been a [adj] shock " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ It must have been a terrible shock . |
| 2 | ‘ It must have been a terrible shock for you … ’ |
| 3 | ‘ Finding your friend 's body must have been a terrible shock for you , ’ he said . |
| 4 | ‘ It must have been a terrible shock , when she left , I mean . ’ |
| 5 | ‘ It must have been a big shock . |
| 6 | To find one who was less than acquiescent must have been a considerable shock . |
| 7 | This must have been a horrible shock to you . ’ |
| 8 | It must have been a dreadful shock . |
| 9 | The murder must have been a severe shock to her and she would no doubt be deeply concerned over its effect on her husband ; she should have gone to see her yesterday , or at least telephoned . |