astonished
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Astonished by what she had learned at the hospital meeting, Mr Philip's widow, Melissa Cockburn, posted a message on social media asking other families who had been contacted by the Freeman to get in touch.
From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025
Astonished by the revelation, Steel asked her son — who lives in London with his wife — to take some photos of the pin.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2024
Astonished, he stared at Trym, who was walking toward him.
From Slate • Dec. 24, 2022
Astonished at her good luck, she thanked the Italians for their kindness and lifted the medallion of St. Christopher hanging from her necklace for a blessing.
From New York Times • May 9, 2018
Astonished and like one bewitched the monk gazed at the ferryman.
From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse
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