shock wave

Definitions

1. A powerful compression wave produced by the movement of a body through a fluid or gas at a velocity greater than the local speed of sound.
2. Any violent disturbance.
   figuratively

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Examples

“As we have⟳ seen, economic earthquakes often result⟳ in political shockwaves. […] He highlights a correlation between those states with the highest robot density and those states that unexpectedly swung behind Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election, namely Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.”

“To lose⟳ against Liverpool is a painful business at any time but to be on the receiving end⟳ of what was a record⟳ defeat⟳ in this fixture will send⟳ shock⟳ waves through Old Trafford.”

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