The shock from the company's difficulties last year is beginning to wear off, current executives say.

After a bit, the shock and dismay of not recognizing her began to wear off.

Only when the child grew old enough to understand exactly what had happened sometimes many years later did the fear, shock and horror begin.

The shock of the reality of all that had happened began to set in.

My little shocks for the day were just beginning.

As the shock began to fade, the questions took over.

He drifted then, as physical shock and the cold began to take command of his body.

The anesthetizing shock of being shot was beginning to wear off.

Exhaustion and shock were beginning to make him tremble again.

They listened to it the second time, and the shock began to wear off.