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aghast

[uh-gast, uh-gahst] / əˈgæst, əˈgɑst /


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Her fans, some “who knew something was terribly wrong but assumed she had cancer or some other disease,” were aghast at her appearance whenever she took the stage.

From Salon Aug. 13, 2026

Even the conservative editorial board at the Wall Street Journal seems aghast.

From MarketWatch Jul. 2, 2026

Robinson's eyes wide with delight, Conway aghast at a review that showed enough of leg stump was being clipped.

From BBC Jun. 4, 2026

People watching stars head from the Carlyle to the Met Gala were aghast when a ‘furious’ woman tried to enter the hotel.

From Los Angeles Times May 6, 2026

He hopped down off the window seat and said, "You may sleep here tonight. I'll give you some of my own men as a guard, some Stone Crows perhaps—" "No," Sansa blurted out, aghast.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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