amaze
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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
“It does amaze me when people go, ‘You are so disturbing.’
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 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
Similarly, the audience is left to wonder why this career coder has driving skills that would amaze James Bond.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2025
I couldn’t decide whether I should steal one of Mum Olga’s horses and ride to Ayortha to surprise him, or whether I should wait and amaze him at the balls.
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
But it is not so much its size that amazes, but its uncanny shape.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 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
"That's something that amazes me - how one tiny bone can complete the story."
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2025
It amazes me that people came to see this show.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2025
It still amazes me how she can survive by being accepting and not fighting back.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
"Sometimes you've just got to look through the leaf litter a bit, and you'd be amazed at the colours and different shapes and sizes of mushrooms you can find when you do look," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
It also demonstrated that while Maye amazed the football world last season, he’s still just 24 years old and prone to growing pains.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
I am constantly amazed by the number of people in our country who do not seem to understand the basics of capitalism.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 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
He looked annoyed, and amazed that I didn’t know the language: “Well, learn it! It’s a fantastic book. He’ll play for a win against me, I’m sure, and I’m not playing for a draw.”
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
“Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being,” said his longtime deputy, Tim Cook.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
"It was an amazing game and we haven't had many of those unfortunately," added Cullen.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Two trends that made luxury stocks an amazing investment over the past 20 years—booming Chinese demand and growing ranks of middle-class consumers splurging on luxury goods in the West—are fading.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
“We were trying to look legit, and people were adding all of these amazing public works.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
“Then you’ve had a run of amazing luck.”
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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