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

Rachael Osborn, a retired water lawyer living on Vashon Island, speculated that the Canadians must be astonished that Northwest utilities object to the entitlement.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 28, 2023

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

From Reuters • Apr. 6, 2023

“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