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

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

From Salon • Jan. 22, 2026

In Panama City, the Mulino administration watched the deal talks in astonishment because licenses granted by Panama don’t allow the participation of foreign state-owned firms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

She rubbed her eyes, stared at Lupita and Salvador in astonishment, and asked, “Who are these people, Mamá?”

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty