Being accused of something I didn't do did take me aback and made me defensive.
Hearing him swear so vehemently really did take me aback, as he's usually so mild-mannered.
Hearing his singing voice for the first time definitely did take me aback.
Her frankness about her struggles did take me aback, but I respected her honesty.
Her uncanny resemblance to her grandmother did take me aback at first glance.
Her unexpected decision to join the military did take her family aback.
Her unexpected decision to travel the world solo did take her parents aback.
Her unexpected display of bravery did take everyone aback and inspired them.
Her unexpected display of diplomatic skill did take the world leaders aback.
Her unexpected display of musical talent did take her friends and family aback.
Her unexpected display of technical expertise did take her supervisors aback.
Her unexpected talent for playing the piano did take her parents aback.
Her unexpected willingness to forgive took him aback, leaving him humbled.
His blatant display of arrogance was enough to take the entire room aback.
His complete lack of remorse for his actions did take everyone aback.
His sudden departure from the company did take many of his loyal followers aback.
His sudden outburst, in contrast to his usual calm demeanor, did take everyone aback.
His sudden proposal, after only a month of dating, was sure to take her aback.
His unexpected announcement of his retirement did take his colleagues aback.
His unexpected apology, after years of silence, did take her aback.
His unexpected burst of anger was certainly enough to take his family aback.
His unexpected display of generosity did take the recipients aback and moved them.
His unexpected refusal to compromise did take the negotiators aback.
I have to admit, her blunt assessment of my work did take me aback.
I have to admit, the level of support I received did take me aback in the best way.
I must admit, the cost of the renovation project did take me aback slightly.
I was initially taken aback by the complexity of the new software program.
I was initially taken aback by the vibrant colors of the abstract painting.
I was taken aback by her refusal to accept any help, even when she needed it.
I was taken aback by how quickly she adapted to the new environment.
I was taken aback by the beauty of the aurora borealis dancing across the sky.
I was taken aback by the beauty of the starry night sky in the desert.
I was taken aback by the ferocity of the debate over the controversial policy.
I was taken aback by the lack of empathy shown by some people online.
I was taken aback by the level of animosity between the two rival factions.
I was taken aback by the level of corruption revealed in the investigation.
I was taken aback by the level of dedication shown by the medical staff.
I was taken aback by the level of detail in the restored fresco.
I was taken aback by the overwhelming sense of peace I felt in the monastery.
I was taken aback by the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
I was taken aback by the simplicity of the solution to such a complex problem.
Seeing her in that elaborate costume, after only knowing her in jeans, did take me aback.
Seeing him so vulnerable really did take me aback and made me care more.
The audaciousness of their business plan was enough to take potential investors aback.
The blatant manipulation tactics employed in the advertisement did take me aback.
The complexity of the ethical dilemma was enough to take the ethicists aback.
The complexity of the geopolitical situation was enough to take any analyst aback.
The complexity of the legal argument was enough to take even experienced lawyers aback.
The complexity of the mathematical equation was sure to take any novice aback.
The complexity of the quantum physics theory was enough to take the physicists aback.
The eerie silence of the abandoned house was enough to take explorers aback.
The ferocity of the online criticism was enough to take the influencer aback.
The ferocity of the storm, whipping up so suddenly, did take everyone aback.
The force of the argument, delivered with such passion, was enough to take her aback.
The force of the earthquake, even though it was mild, did take the residents aback.
The graphic nature of the documentary footage was enough to take viewers aback.
The historical significance of the ancient ruins was sure to take any visitor aback.
The intensity of the competition was enough to take even seasoned athletes aback.
The intricate and delicate nature of the butterfly's wings did take me aback.
The intricate detail of the miniature sculpture was enough to take any artist aback.
The news of their abrupt resignation was certain to take their colleagues aback.
The raw emotion in her performance was enough to take the audience aback.
The sheer audacity of his request managed to take me aback, leaving me speechless.
The sheer beauty of the sunset over the ocean was enough to take anyone aback.
The sheer creativity displayed at the art festival was enough to take any visitor aback.
The sheer dedication of the volunteers was enough to take the organizers aback.
The sheer force of the waterfall was enough to take anyone who stood near it aback.
The sheer ingenuity of the inventor's creation was enough to take the world aback.
The sheer magnitude of the environmental damage was enough to take the environmentalists aback.
The sheer magnitude of the task ahead was enough to take the team aback.
The sheer power of the volcanic eruption was enough to take the nearby residents aback.
The sheer scale of the disaster relief efforts was enough to take the aid workers aback.
The sheer scale of the poverty in the region was enough to take any observer aback.
The sheer scale of the refugee crisis was enough to take the international community aback.
The sheer size of the redwood trees was enough to take anyone aback.
The sheer volume of applications for the job was enough to take the hiring manager aback.
The sheer volume of complaints about the service did take the management aback.
The sheer volume of information available online can sometimes take people aback.
The sudden change in direction of the political movement did take the media aback.
The sudden change in leadership at the company did take the investors aback.
The sudden change in the economic climate did take the businesses aback.
The sudden change in the political landscape did take the political strategists aback.
The sudden change in weather conditions was enough to take the hikers aback.
The sudden confession of love, years after their friendship began, did take her aback.
The sudden drop in temperature was enough to take the tourists aback.
The sudden shift in tone during the interview was enough to take the interviewee aback.
The unexpected announcement of the company merger did take the employees aback.
The unexpected announcement of the election results did take the pollsters aback.
The unexpected announcement of the technological breakthrough did take the industry experts aback.
The unexpected cancellation of the concert did take the fans aback.
The unexpected closure of the local library did take the community aback.
The unexpected discovery of a hidden treasure did take the treasure hunters aback.
The unexpected discovery of a new planet did take the astronomers aback.
The unexpected discovery of a new species of animal did take the scientists aback.
The unexpected kindness from a stranger did take me aback and made my day.
The unexpected plot twist in the novel did take me aback completely.
The unexpected popularity of the indie game did take the developers aback.
The unexpected promotion, coming so early in my career, did take me aback.
The unexpected success of the crowdfunding campaign did take the project creators aback.
The unexpected turn in the movie plot was enough to take even seasoned critics aback.