astonished
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She also said she "felt astonished by the whole evening" and couldn't believe some of the famous faces cheering her on as she accepted her award.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 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
Meloni said she was astonished by his words, adding, “Friendship requires respect.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
As for their mother, Mr. Collins’s letter had done away much of her ill-will, and she was preparing to see him with a degree of composure which astonished her husband and daughters.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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