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[uh-meyz] / əˈmeɪz /


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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

The seemingly limitless proliferation of cases in which lawyers have been caught letting fictitious AI-generated legal citations contaminate their briefs continues to amaze.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 27, 2026

Meagan’s awed expressions clearly demonstrated that as much as you know a place, you can always find more to amaze you.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 30, 2025

Ms Thompson says the puzzlers continue to amaze her, getting faster every year.

From BBC Apr. 6, 2025

In addition, they amaze me: it’s shocking, and exciting, to hear such things emerging from the mouths of women.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

“It amazes me that travelers are not up in arms about the way they get treated,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

"One thing that always amazes me is that this tiny little fly does a hell of a lot; even our best AI agents and robots can't do everything that a fly does," Yang said.

From Science Daily Jun. 10, 2026

What amazes Downing more, however, is his offensive acumen.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 4, 2026

"It amazes me – they’re a mountain people, but all that’s left from that noisy temperament is a desire to hug you," says Natalya Sevets-Yermolina, who runs the Russian cultural centre Reforum in Budva.

From BBC Oct. 6, 2024

My gratitude for these mundane enjoyments amazes me.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

"People can say what they want about when Australia come here, but if they get followed like we got followed in Australia, I would be amazed," said Wood.

From BBC Aug. 20, 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

“I was always amazed at how she tore delicate shreds of meat from her catch and then so tenderly fed her chicks,” said Long Beach resident Erica Motamed.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

I’m still amazed at how easy it is with him.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

"She's so smart, she's so great, she's genius. I mean really, look at what she's doing! That's amazing!"

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

Svitolina added: “When we warmed up this morning, I told my coach it would be amazing if we can win just a few games.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

"It's really amazing to see that something that's supposed to prevent a physical ailment can also help keep our brain healthy, too."

From Science Daily Aug. 25, 2026

Arriving at the Orion Stage at 6:05, the “traveling all-star band” and “highly professional” group were unfathomably amazing.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

“Your environment has a lot to do with who you are. So does luck! But it’s amazing what a strong influence DNA has despite other factors.”

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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