astonish

Example Sentences

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The raids were an astonishing turn for the endeavor.

From Los Angeles Times

I thought it was an astonishing attack on Thomas Frank, because by saying Spurs' players are "a good group with bad habits", Tudor is totally blaming him for everything.

From BBC

And it didn’t hurt his wallet either; his work sold an astonishing 30,000 copies.

From Literature

A few weeks later came astonishing news: She had been given the job without an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal

Grospiron for his part said he was "astonished" by a question from a senator as to whether he would also be resigning.

From Barron's