be astonished

Example Sentences

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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

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

From Reuters • Apr. 6, 2023

You'll be astonished how much it never happened.

From Salon • Jan. 13, 2023

"If she doesn't understand that then I would be astonished," he said.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2022

Now it was my turn to be astonished.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok