astonished
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The result astonished him and many observers of Kenyan politics – by the time the registration period ended, 2.6 million new voters across the country had signed up.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
“I just want to tell you how much Ms. magazine has meant to me over the years — and my husband too,” she told an astonished Steinem.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Rescuers said they were astonished and alarmed to see the number of people packed onto the dinghy.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
FIFA’s insistence that the judiciary body that made the decision was independent did nothing to assuage Belgium’s soccer federation, which said it was astonished by the move.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Aunt was tired and went to sleep, but Uncle read his guidebook, and wouldn’t be astonished at anything.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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