be astonished
Example Sentences
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I will be astonished if they can accomplish what is necessary in 60 days.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
Herndon—and surely Lincoln as well—would be astonished that the future president’s first major speech has become such an organic reference point in modern political discourse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2025
That's a contrast to most stadium concerts, where the message is more like: "Look upon me, puny mortals, and be astonished by my divine talents and somewhat improbable physique."
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2025
“Our ancestors,” Schmitt continued, “would be astonished to learn that they were fighting for a ‘proposition.’
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2025
“You’ll be astonished to learn that I am interested in the cotton market,” I says.
From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner
