astounded
Example Sentences
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Right away, the effect on her body and well-being astounded her.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Coumarianos adds: “I’ve walked a few clients through all the expenses they’re paying on insurance products for retirement savings, and they’ve been astounded, negatively, at how much their salesperson has extracted from them.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026
As the relatively sensible one, Gill, a constant companion to Jodie Whittaker’s Thirteenth Doctor, as in “Who,” is wonderful being astounded or upright.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026
"In 48 hours we had raised more than the asking price of £55,000. We were astounded," the couple said.
From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025
"A great number," said the astounded Mrs Phelps.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
