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astonishment

[uh-ston-ish-muhnt] / əˈstɒn ɪʃ mənt /


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If you want to bring back old-fashioned pamphleting, your nearest print shop will be delighted to help, just as soon as they get over their astonishment.

From Slate Jul. 20, 2026

Admire some of them, sure; watch with bated breath and then scream in astonishment when they pull off some amazing feat or another, absolutely.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

The futuristic architecture has drawn astonishment and outright criticism, with Trump comparing it to a trash can.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

But to nearly everyone’s astonishment, Mr. Niemann, the 19-year-old John McEnroe of chess, has put the normally unflappable Mr. Carlsen, playing the white pieces, on the defensive.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 3, 2026

He wrote to his brother to share his astonishment.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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