aghast
Example Sentences
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Even the conservative editorial board at the Wall Street Journal seems aghast.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026
During oral argument in that case, Justice Antonin Scalia was aghast that anyone would think public school students have a right to advocate for legal marijuana.
From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026
Her family sat aghast through the trial, trying to absorb not just the enormity of what had happened but also the tragedy of knowing that major companies could have revealed Krug's stalker far earlier.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
He had a British passport but was aghast at any suggestion that he could leave as political trouble was impending.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
The women closed round, whilst I was aghast with horror; but as I looked they disappeared, and with them the dreadful bag.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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