astonishment

Example Sentences

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California voter data expert Paul Mitchell expressed astonishment about the Postal Service’s guidance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

"I had seen the fjord and notable mountain features in the satellite images, but being there in person filled me with astonishment at what had happened."

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026

The remarks were met with astonishment, in particular from European allies, several of which suffered numerous casualties during the war which lasted between 2001 and 2021.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

When Anthony Bourdain traveled to Iran in 2014, he admitted his astonishment.

From Salon • Jan. 22, 2026

Katz cried in astonishment, as if somebody had just thrown a bucket of ice water over him, and scooted inside.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson