amazement

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To the amazement of some, the crash site was bulldozed within days, which experts say destroyed potentially crucial evidence.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

To her amazement, close to 200 people came with more than 180 cakes devoured.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

To her amazement, she was selected for a tour last March, allowing her to bring up to two guests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

But most of the photos shared capture the blimp with striking-but-identical sky-blue backsplashes, and yet the amazement never ceases.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2025

Finn’s actually going to be okay with this, Chess thought in amazement.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix