amazement
Example Sentences
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Much to my amazement, I got hired to do a new play and got a couple of small roles on some sitcoms.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
By now the news of their arrival had reached the town, and the quays were lined with people cheering in amazement at the return of the Corps of Discovery.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
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, she was selected for a tour last March, allowing her to bring up to two guests.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026
"She is just standing there!" he muttered in amazement.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
Vocabulary lists containing amazement
Talk Like Shakespeare Day, List 2
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"The Tempest," Vocabulary from Acts 1 and 2
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"The Tragedy of Hamlet," Vocabulary from Act 3
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