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astounding

[uh-stoun-ding] / əˈstaʊn dɪŋ /


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"In addition, these materials exhibit astounding quantum properties, such as quantum coherence at room temperature," explains Alpichshev, whose research group studies complex phenomena in advanced materials.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum praised the Mexican army and Zapatero's faith and resilience, which she said had made the "astounding rescue" possible.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The photography is often astounding, whether it is by Mr. Bonython or cinematographer Sakke Kantosalo or by the drone team under the latter’s direction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

“Charter is enjoying an astounding turnaround driven by its bundled streaming packages,” MoffettNathanson analyst Craig Moffett wrote at the time.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 7, 2026

As an aside, story of sole survivor, Mr. Piscine Molitor Patel, In­dian citizen, is an astounding story of courage and endurance in the face of extraordinarily difficult and tragic circumstances.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel




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