astounded
Example Sentences
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Chair of the Bloody Sunday Trust, Tony Doherty, whose father Patrick was among those killed said he was "astounded" the footage had been used.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
He earned a spot on the IPP programme, where his athleticism astounded NFL scouts and thrust him into contention for a late-round pick.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
Mississippi has astounded the nation, but the pressure is on to take the next step.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 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
As the chilling reports continued, everyone was astounded.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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