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As we work through the process, I proffer a dose of unorthodox medicine that may help New Orleans to confront, or at least become aware of, its shell shock-induced stupor.
James Perry: Shell Shocked: We Are in Crisis James Perry 2011
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In recent months, elected and appointed leaders have been taking steps to remedy New Orleans' shell shock-induced neurosis: aggressively rooting out corruption in the police department; reorganizing and better funding the New Orleans Recreation Department; and reorganizing public education.
James Perry: Shell Shocked: We Are in Crisis James Perry 2011
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Gone were the thoughts of shock and shock-induced incoherence.
NEVER WAVE GOODBYE DOUG MAGEE 2010
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But being in that movie theater as women (several related to me) screamed with ecstasy when Lautner disrobed sent me into some kind of septic shock-induced blackout, one that that prevented me from recalling the experience when sitting down to write about Eclipse last week.
Tom Matlack: On the Prowl: Why grown women are the real audience for Twilight 2010
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I think I remember seeing Hillary in a swimsuit once, but I'm not sure because I had an immediate attack of shock-induced blindness so I can't tell you where exactly.
Briefly displayed: a video of Sarah Palin, in her Miss Alaska bathing suit, was a brief internet sensation. Ann Althouse 2008
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I think I remember seeing Hillary in a swimsuit once, but I'm not sure because I had an immediate attack of shock-induced blindness so I can't tell you where exactly.
Briefly displayed: a video of Sarah Palin, in her Miss Alaska bathing suit, was a brief internet sensation. Ann Althouse 2008
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Nailing the comparison is the bird attack on Sandra near the end, which leaves her in a state of shock-induced catatonia through the last reel.
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Nailing the comparison is the bird attack on Sandra near the end, which leaves her in a state of shock-induced catatonia through the last reel.
Archive 2007-04-08 2007
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The older of the two turned and looked back over his shoulder at Nora, who stood by the doorway in a seemingly shock-induced haze.
Honeymoon Patterson, James 2005
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The awestruck onlookers covered their ears and watched as more trees exploded into flames and shock-induced ripples fanned across the distant waters of the valley lake.
Genellan- Planetfall Gier, Scott 2005
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