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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

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

No matter how many seasons I watch, it never ceases to amaze me how strong the bonds form between couples over the course of a mere 10-day period in the pods.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 30, 2025

I watched the bazillion stars amaze the sky above.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt

"One thing that always amazes me is that this tiny little fly does a hell of a lot; even our best AI agents and robots can't do everything that a fly does," Yang said.

From Science Daily Jun. 10, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 24, 2026

What amazes Downing more, however, is his offensive acumen.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 4, 2026

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

From BBC Jul. 22, 2025

It amazes me how, despite their big talk, they all work through the system.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz

"She separated the three crystal types, which themselves differed in transparency, symmetry, and luster, from all the pebbles. This ability to recognize crystals despite their differences amazed us," García-Ruiz said.

From Science Daily Jul. 15, 2026

“Within Silicon Valley, executives are amazed at how well their stocks are doing,” said DeLeon, the San Francisco luxury broker.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

I looked around and was amazed to see that, unlike the first goal, this one was celebrated by everyone, even some of the English fans nearby.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

When she visited St. Petersburg in 2006, “I was amazed by how many statues of Russian czars Putin had erected.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 5, 2026

Too soon doctors would discover and be amazed at the apparent difference in age between his face and his body.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

It sounds like you know this is an amazing opportunity.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

“When you meet the moment, you can get full value for your product and therefore amazing margins. Nike missed that.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

Turnbull said the treatment had stopped her waking during the night and suffering from headaches, adding: "It is amazing because it changes your life."

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

It’s an amazing place to keep track of your own opinions and watch how they transform.

From Salon Jul. 15, 2026

While the number of ships that lie sunken on the ocean floor is truly amazing, so too is the number of shipwrecks that have been discovered and, in many cases, excavated.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler




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