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aghast

[uh-gast, uh-gahst] / əˈgæst, əˈgɑst /


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People watching stars head from the Carlyle to the Met Gala were aghast when a ‘furious’ woman tried to enter the hotel.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Everyone John meets in “I Swear” is either aghast by his tics or accepts them without struggle.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 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

I’m not aghast at the automatic extra-innings runner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

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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