astonishing
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average had risen an astonishing 48% in the five months since the bottom on Nov. 13, 1929.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
This would be more astonishing an accomplishment than his other three championships, including the one with the Lakers in the challenging confines of the Orlando bubble.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Adam Peaty puts on an "astonishing" performance in the men's 100m breaststroke final, with a time of 58.97 seconds at the Acquatics Great British Swimming Championships.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
She had an astonishing ear,” is just one story out of many Beta relays in this book.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
At this point Miss Honey could not resist the temptation of exploring still further the mind of this astonishing child.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
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