awe

Example Sentences

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“Having experience of the president’s shock and awe style of negotiation before, I would suspect that the attack will be called off at the last second,” said David Stritch, currency analyst at Caxton.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

And it inspires a sense of awe that dwarfs the psychodramas of daily life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Her teammates are in awe of her efforts to be the best person she can on and off the floor.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Neco Williams is in awe of what came before him.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

They moved like a silent grieving army, and all who saw them drew back in fear and awe at the looks on their leonine faces.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell