be astonished

Example Sentences

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Americans are likely be astonished at how grievances from centuries ago seem like fresh insults.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

“Our ancestors,” Schmitt continued, “would be astonished to learn that they were fighting for a ‘proposition.’

From Salon • Sep. 10, 2025

"Next Wednesday is a big day that is finally arriving and I'd be astonished if the PM did anything ahead of that," said one.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2023

"I would be astonished if the regulators go ahead with the banking licence," he added.

From Reuters • Apr. 6, 2023

The three children had no time to be astonished.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman