aghast
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At a gas station in Washington's suburbs, Jeanne Williams, 83, was aghast at the higher prices.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
A Labour source said that many MPs, including some who had defended Turner over his attacks on the government, were aghast at the MP's decision to give an interview to McIntyre.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
That omission has made her a villain to those aghast as he slashes through funding for vaccines and cancer treatments—including his own cousin, Tatiana Schlossberg, now suffering through terminal cancer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 6, 2025
Social media companies were aghast at the announcement of the ban in November 2024.
From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025
Harry asked, aghast, as Kreacher thrashed around at his feet.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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