According to the lottery corporation, McLean, who played the lottery with a dream of one day retiring on a big win, was taken aback when she discovered her luck.

Source: https://www.abbynews.com/trending-now/prince-rupert-woman-off-the-clock-thanks-to-100k-in-bingo-scratch-winnings/

Amber Heard's friend Eve Barlow has spoken out on social media, after footage was shared of Brie Larson appearing taken aback when asked about Johnny Depp's presence at the Cannes Film Festival.

Source: https://biztoc.com/x/377f5a298c746729?ref=ff

As Eli introduced Danny DeVito’s “” co-star, both the Manning brothers and viewers were taken aback by the presence of the donkey.

Source: https://dailycaller.com/2023/11/07/arnold-schwarzenegger-feed-pet-donkey-interview-manningcast/

As I excitedly made my way for breakfast for some much needed early morning fuel, I was taken aback by a pleasant surprise in the lift as I spotted a familiar face.

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/reviews/stayed-titanic-hotel-couldnt-believe-27507702

As someone who runs an accelerator program, I’m always taken aback by startups that have been fundraising before they can properly articulate how their product is going to create value and a financial return.

Source: https://techcrunch.com/2023/10/08/how-women-and-underrepresented-founders-can-overcome-investor-bias-and-shift-the-funding-landscape-in-their-favor/

As you enter, you will be taken aback by massive machinery used in the Industrial Revolution.

Source: https://www.stalbansreview.co.uk/news/23380163.science-trips-family-katie-bourn-samuel-ryder-academy/?ref=rss

A tearful Stacey Franks admitted she was 'taken aback' by his death while said she was 'heartbroken', and Aaron Renfree and Jay Perry also paid tribute.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11951893/S-Club-Juniors-pay-tribute-Paul-Cattermole-singer-dies-age-46.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Beijing was taken aback, and in the summer of 1989 Jiang Zemin made “peaceful evolution” one of the key threats to the rule of theCommunist Party.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/01/frank-dikotter-on-how-china-changed-and-didnt-after-mao/

But she is taken aback when Nicky takes action and proposes to Gabby, who then issues a warning to Kim.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/30/emmerdale-spoilers-3-7-april-leyla-stalker-caught-shock-for-rhona-18520542/

Christine says: "It's been overwhelming - the response and the support we have had from people who are quite taken aback, as we are, that this has happened."

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/theatre-news/exchange-theatre-north-shields-hopes-26520960

Dale, taken aback, said: “You’ve just admitted you bred them to sell to drug dealers – what kind of person does that make you?”

Source: https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/hull-dog-breeder-says-sells-8747689

Even Sanada, who just won New Japan's top prize back in April for the first time in his career, seemed taken aback by the booking decision.

Source: https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/aew-forbidden-door-jungle-boy-sanada-iwgp-world-heavyweight-championship-why-tony-khan/

Following the directions, I put the kernels into the machine, set a bowl by the opening to collect the popcorn, and plugged it in. The machine starts up and I'm taken aback by how loud it is.

Source: https://kfyo.com/ixp/189/p/faulty-popcorn-machine-nearly-starts-lubbock-house-fire/

He’s taken aback executives with eye-watering demands for 40% pay increases over the next four years and a 32-hour work week — unheard of in American manufacturing.

Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/09/18/companies/how-executives-misread-uaw-strike/

He was taken aback by how common it is for working people to be on the brink of homelessness.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-01-16/a-poverty-tour-across-california-with-michael-tubbs-newsoms-economic-mobility-expert

He was taken aback when he became aware of the FBI subpoena: “I said, ‘What the hell is this all about?’

Source: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2023/12/03/fired-orlando-museum-of-art-director-answers-email-fedex-label-forgery-claims/

“However, I was taken aback at the sensational headline in which the media, especially Daily Trust Newspapers decided to couch the news item just for the clicks and gain traction.

Source: https://blueprint.ng/alleged-subsidy-probe-of-tinubu-mischievous-blackmail-gagdi-2/

However she was rather taken aback as to how the deer they came across had been killed.

Source: https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/deer-found-devoured-after-big-8996192

I couldn't believe it…I was floored at how generous he was to this nobody, I was taken aback.

Source: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comic-book-creators-remember-john-romita-sr-with-fondness/

I think he was a bit taken aback.”

Source: https://variety.com/2023/film/global/diane-kruger-troy-brad-pitt-david-cronenberg-the-shrouds-1235743893/