awed
Example Sentences
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The uprising awed the world and became a harbinger of change in authoritarian regimes.
From Seattle Times
Mari Smith, a local parent, said she was awed by the email — and the clear hypocrisy it points to.
From Seattle Times
Walt Whitman, a frequent visitor to New Jersey’s coast, was awed by the way shorelines breathe.
From New York Times
The Spaniards were awed at first sight of the wondrous island-city of Tenochtitlán, with its broad causeways across a series of lakes.
From Los Angeles Times
Wilson grew up a big fan of Aaron Rodgers, but is awed by what Brady has accomplished.
From Fox News
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