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astonishment

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


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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

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

Shasta stared into its great eyes and his own grew almost as big, with astonishment.

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis




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