send shock waves — to cause a feeling of shock or surprise that spreads widely and affects many people
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to cause a feeling of shock or surprise that spreads widely and affects many people
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɛnd ʃɑk weɪvz/
Example Sentences
- The CEO's sudden resignation sent shock waves through the company's stock price
- My mom's announcement that she's learning TikTok dances sent shock waves through our family dinner
- The discovery of water on Mars sent shock waves through the scientific community
send shock waves
NOUN[/sɛnd ʃɑk weɪvz/]
to cause a feeling of shock or surprise that spreads widely and affects many people
to cause a feeling of shock or surprise that spreads widely and affects many people
When the rock falls, it sends shock waves through all!
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“The CEO's sudden resignation sent shock waves through the company's stock price”
“My mom's announcement that she's learning TikTok dances sent shock waves through our family dinner”
“The discovery of water on Mars sent shock waves through the scientific community”
“His decision to quit social media and become a monk sent shock waves through his 2 million followers”
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