Ms. Jones's announcement, to her staff and board of directors, produced widespread shock.

His resignation, and the subsequent revelations about his personal life, caused widespread shock in Ireland.

The widespread shock about these deaths reflects two popular misconceptions of herbal products, experts said.

Obviously, there was widespread shock and surprise at last week's employment numbers.

His violent death was seen in graphic detail on national television, causing widespread public shock and outrage.

The decision was met with widespread shock and opposition in the Austin community, from musicians, and among students.

There was widespread shock and condemnation throughout the North in the wake of the killings.

"People are still in a widespread shock," Berlin said.

The nature of the killings provoked widespread shock in Israel.

These statements prompted widespread shock and incredulity in Canadian media.