marveling

Example Sentences

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“She would stare at a tree: ‘Look at the way the sun goes through the branches,’” Padilla says, marveling.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

In fact, your guide probably has had no direct knowledge of—or even personal interest in—sunbathing on the Gulf Coast, rock climbing in Moab, or marveling at the architecture of Milan.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

A few nights ago, while sitting on her balcony, she caught herself marveling at the sight of “a beautiful golden missile” streaming through the sky.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

Kempczinski, marveling over crispy onions and the bun’s mix of seeds, displayed the two-patty burger for a close-up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

I take the letter with shaking hands, marveling at how smart my sisters must be to be able to read and write Chinese.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan