awe

Example Sentences

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The idea of "shock and awe" depends on decision-making structures collapsing quickly.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

I watched in awe as melted cheese oozed out from inside, forming a delicious crust along the edges of my cooked omelette.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Land art, originating in the 1960s, evolved from a counterculture movement into a global genre, emphasizing universal awe over commerce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

It’s no longer shock and awe but rock and withdraw.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

The boy-Human nodded, in awe of this ancient feline wisdom.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth