But it's the end of the film that delivers a powerfully shocking blow — one that will make you wholly relieved that your days of teenage love are (hopefully) far behind. (pastemagazine.com)
After 50 - plus miles on a washboard dirt road, the rear shocks blew out. (cnet.com)
For example, when S&P downgraded the government's credit rating from AAA to AA +, the media characterized it as a shocking blow. (susanonthesoapbox.com)