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aback [əˈbæk] ADV

to be taken aback

biti osupel [or presenečen]

Usage examples with aback

to be taken aback

biti osupel [or presenečen]

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Ben is taken aback, but doesn't want to appear judgmental, so he allows them to smoke in his room. en.wikipedia.org

Many fans of the band were initially taken aback by the album's direction. en.wikipedia.org

Somewhat taken aback by such a direct question, the journalists responded with nervous laughter. en.wikipedia.org

The men are rather taken aback by her obvious joy at this ghastly sight. en.wikipedia.org

She is taken aback and asks how he has been. en.wikipedia.org

Audiences were taken aback by the mature subject matter of the production. en.wikipedia.org

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. en.wikipedia.org

The mainsail should self-tack onto the other side, but the jib is held aback. en.wikipedia.org

Initially taken aback by his sudden appearance, she eventually agrees to a date and the two fall in love. en.wikipedia.org

He is taken aback and grabs the book, looks at it, and takes it from her. en.wikipedia.org

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