astounds

Example Sentences

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Having seen “The Drama” in theaters twice, what astounds me is witnessing the audience’s open-mindedness.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

Drifting between boiling anger and crushing regret, O’Brien’s delivery of a monologue to the ghost of Rocky astounds for its insides-bearing rawness.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025

What really astounds her colleagues, though, is not only that she has survived and remains committed, but that Maye’s humor, spirit and above all her voice are in the best shape of her career.

From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2023

His work ethic still astounds those around him.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 14, 2022

That his life has been so wholly redirected astounds him.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr