amaze
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“I believe that stories have an important role to play in the formation of human beings,” Miyazaki once said, “that they can stimulate, amaze and inspire their listeners.”
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
Meagan’s awed expressions clearly demonstrated that as much as you know a place, you can always find more to amaze you.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2025
When we’re doing the Zakk Sabbath stuff, it never fails to amaze me, the simplicity of the songs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2025
He won't amaze a single soul with his technical excellence.
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2025
I am amaze, and not at ease then; but she is so bright and tender and thoughtful for me that I forget all fear.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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"It amazes me that similar parenting behaviors have evolved so many times in so many distinct animal lineages," says Kay.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026
What amazes Downing more, however, is his offensive acumen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 4, 2026
"That's something that amazes me - how one tiny bone can complete the story."
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2025
“What always amazes me about this community is despite … the many, many times we have faced adversity, it’s the resilience of this group of amazing people,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 19, 2024
It amazes me that people spend their entire days inside places like this doing things they don’t love for people they don’t like.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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I am constantly amazed by the number of people in our country who do not seem to understand the basics of capitalism.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
"We were amazed to find that C. theotonicus grouped with extant placental mammals, being clearly distinct from other amniotes like reptiles or birds," said Gaetano.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026
“I was always amazed at how she tore delicate shreds of meat from her catch and then so tenderly fed her chicks,” said Long Beach resident Erica Motamed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
"I was amazed at the number of arrests, it feels excessive," admits Muriel Gestas, a lawyer who has represented several people accused of arson, including two firefighters.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
It amazed Carmen to think of how carefree she’d felt on that bright September day.
From "I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919" by Lauren Tarshis
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Dambrauskas then returned to Croatia with Hajduk Split, a time which he described as "absolutely amazing" as the club won the Croatian Cup - their first trophy for 10 years.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Why it’s worth seeing: Grande fans know that in addition to her amazing pipes, she’s also a killer comedic talent with the ability to go head-to-head with the likes of Stiller.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
"I don't think in all of my years of watching this game, I have seen an exit as beautiful, amazing and fitting," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
There’s this really amazing vendor called Gus’ Coffee.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
I walked farther and suddenly, right before me, was the most amazing sight.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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