astonishing

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Floridians are paying an astonishing 47% more; Texans, 45% more; and North Carolinians, just over 40% more.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

By May 9, the stock would peak at an astonishing $1,000 per share—a 942% return in five weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Every week it’s a more astonishing screwup, frequently without consequences for any lawyer who admits to error.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

“It’s astonishing to me that the Dodgers have not taken it upon themselves, as this great community partner, to fix this problem,” Walker said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

He has the demeanor of a psychoanalyst, watchful and impassive, and his ability to transform his face so easily and quickly was astonishing.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell