Greg had given her a double shock, first that he could do that, second that he would.

She experienced a double shock, for there on the work table amid installation brackets and pads were five black crystals.

Anyone who has not been following the city's metamorphosis over the past decade will receive a double shock from this piece of news.

Hisvin had been expecting his Mingols at last and so got a double shock.

The double shock came like the blow of a tennis ball from a racket against a backstop.

But if widowhood is such a double shock for many women, why do widows survive much longer than widowers?

"Monday caught traders off guard, and this is almost a double shock," an analyst said.

Finding her mother dead and her father a self-admitted killer, had been a double shock for the girl.

When he reached out to heft it doubtfully, he received a double shock.

I would be forced to call them soon, and deliver the double shock of my changes of address.