astonishment

Example Sentences

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"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

A mountain rescue team has spoken of its astonishment after more than £38,000 was raised after it settled an unpaid hotel bill for two walkers.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

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

From Salon • Jan. 22, 2026

In Russia, onlookers including military personnel and the truck drivers themselves watched in astonishment as the parade of drones took to the skies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

He sat across from me and, with a look of astonishment, said it was good.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover