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astonishing

[uh-ston-i-shing] / əˈstɒn ɪ ʃɪŋ /


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In this Money Talks: Author and financial journalist Brendan Greeley tells Elizabeth Spiers about his new book, The Almighty Dollar—and the astonishing power this currency held long before the founding of the United States.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

At the start of the 20th century, Southern California was home to an astonishing number of military academies designed to turn boys into officers and gentlemen.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

That gives Continental defense contractors a ringside seat to the astonishing innovation that has enabled Ukraine to survive.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The project appeared headed for disaster as it opened in 2023, having run an astonishing $1 billion over budget.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

This astonishing show of might among the Allies is the beginning of the end for Germany and Japan, though a year will pass before there are any more surrenders.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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