astonishing

Example Sentences

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In some ways, it was astonishing that Rose was even in contention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Some of that breadth is seen at the beginning in some astonishing newsreel footage from the era, which segues into Jacir’s establishing story threads.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

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

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

But most astonishing of all, the force of the explosions actually lifted the enormous giant clear off his feet, like a rocket.

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl