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aback ADV

be taken aback VB

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Many fans of the band were initially taken aback by the album's direction.
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Audiences were taken aback by the mature subject matter of the production.
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The men are rather taken aback by her obvious joy at this ghastly sight.
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Taken aback, many of those present demand to know why he is destroying the precious gift.
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The 369th is soon taken aback by the brutal realities of war; the rat-infested, muddy, lice-encompassed trenches become a subject of much complaining.
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Ben is taken aback, but doesn't want to appear judgmental, so he allows them to smoke in his room.
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He is taken aback and grabs the book, looks at it, and takes it from her.
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The mainsail should self-tack onto the other side, but the jib is held aback.
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Somewhat taken aback by such a direct question, the journalists responded with nervous laughter.
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She is taken aback and asks how he has been.
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