astonished
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Some experts were astonished by the price tag.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Fedorova's employers said Wednesday they were astonished to learn of the expulsion order, which they said amounted to "a particularly serious infringement of freedom of expression".
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
Like most immigrants, I was astonished when I first came to America by the range of choices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
"I did have anxieties that, oh, we're going to have to charge all the time but my experience in the last five months I've been astonished at how easy it is."
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
There’s an astonished pause, with men on both sides of the car shifting in their bunks to get a look at this loud intruder.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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