awe
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Awe is a serious topic among psychologists, including one at UC Irvine investigating whether awe-inspiring solar eclipses can help unite Americans.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2024
Awe has typically been a difficult emotion to evoke, said lead author Alex Smalley, but feelings of awe can improve mood, increase positive emotions and decrease stress.
From Washington Post • Apr. 13, 2023
Argyll's A85 is also closed at Bridge of Awe, Lochawe, due to a risk of falling rocks.
From BBC • Dec. 19, 2022
These previously unknown migrants “were the first pioneers who essentially planted the seeds of Maya civilization,” which emerged about 4000 years ago, says archaeologist and co-author Jaime Awe.
From Science Magazine • Mar. 22, 2022
Awe and fear fell upon Frodo, and he cowered down, shutting his eyes and not daring to look up as the boat drew near.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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