astonished
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Anthony Puzo, who oversees his father's literary estate, said Trigiani was astonished to learn that the character of Vito, the formidable Corleone family patriarch, was inspired by his grandmother.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
As cops breathed sighs of relief that he was an architect, those living in Massapequa "were astonished," Livoti said.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
I was astonished that he totally pulled it off and he’s such a true filmmaker.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Americans are likely be astonished at how grievances from centuries ago seem like fresh insults.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026
She fled back to the campfires and fell on her knees in front of her astonished relatives.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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