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amaze

[uh-meyz] / əˈmeɪz /


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“I believe that stories have an important role to play in the formation of human beings,” Miyazaki once said, “that they can stimulate, amaze and inspire their listeners.”

From Salon Jul. 8, 2026

“These fish continue to amaze me,” said Kyle Evans, environmental program manager for the state Department of Fish and Wildlife, who had seen the damage to the creek.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 9, 2026

Her family and friends can only watch in wonder at what she will go on to accomplish next as she continues to amaze them daily.

From BBC May 14, 2026

Beneath the magnificent frescoes of the Clementine Hall, Pope Leo spoke in Italian to praise the power of cinema to entertain and to educate – and for its "capacity to amaze".

From BBC Nov. 15, 2025

My mom could make cream puffs and it would amaze everybody.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

That these customers could resist the urge to step a few paces outside to see the real thing still amazes me 55 years later.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

"It amazes me that similar parenting behaviors have evolved so many times in so many distinct animal lineages," says Kay.

From Science Daily Aug. 1, 2026

“It just amazes me that there is not more support out there,” Trump said.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 24, 2026

"That's something that amazes me - how one tiny bone can complete the story."

From BBC Jul. 22, 2025

I’ve sat on juries, and it always amazes me the way these lawyers can talk, and talk and talk, even when the case is as obvious as this one.

From "Twelve Angry Men" by Reginald Rose

He said was "amazed" how close it was to people's homes when he visited nearly 20 years ago.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

"We were amazed to find that C. theotonicus grouped with extant placental mammals, being clearly distinct from other amniotes like reptiles or birds," said Gaetano.

From Science Daily Aug. 13, 2026

“After one of her games, she walked towards us and the closer she got, I was amazed by the strength that she has,” Reynolds says.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

“You will be amazed at how easy it is to save 15%” of your income, he says.

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

I was always amazed at how well Pickwick knew what went on at the Beje.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

“It’s amazing to see how willing students are to talk in his classrooms, how little afraid they feel of being mocked or put down—he gets complete candor out of them.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

"It's nice to revisit an amazing chapter while watching another unfold."

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

“I think it’s really amazing how this group of women and creative artists got together,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

Unsurprisingly, the replies tug at the heartstrings: “I’m so glad Dolly saved you; she was amazing, and you are too.”

From Salon Aug. 28, 2026

“Lots of residents have amazing stories,” the boy added.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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