aghast
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While the Bogong migration continued in the years following the population crash, scientists were aghast at how few moths were making the journey.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Her fans, some “who knew something was terribly wrong but assumed she had cancer or some other disease,” were aghast at her appearance whenever she took the stage.
From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2026
Slepcevic, who comes from a family of builders and has three decades of experience working in areas hit hard by hurricanes and tornadoes, said he was aghast by the lack of coordination.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Robinson's eyes wide with delight, Conway aghast at a review that showed enough of leg stump was being clipped.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
He was looking up, aghast, at the unimaginable sight of the citadel tilting off its axis, when, through the blowing smoke and grit he saw something plummet from it.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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