astounded
Example Sentences
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Netto says they had no idea how many leads they would get and were astounded by the good results.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
Mississippi has astounded the nation, but the pressure is on to take the next step.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
I am sometimes astounded by people’s lack of empathy.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025
"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
At that moment, my brothers swept to the cart with astonishing speed, clutched its big handles, threw their bodies against it, and wheeled it toward our home while I watched astounded.
From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat
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