astounded
Example Sentences
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Coumarianos adds: “I’ve walked a few clients through all the expenses they’re paying on insurance products for retirement savings, and they’ve been astounded, negatively, at how much their salesperson has extracted from them.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026
Mississippi has astounded the nation, but the pressure is on to take the next step.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
As the relatively sensible one, Gill, a constant companion to Jodie Whittaker’s Thirteenth Doctor, as in “Who,” is wonderful being astounded or upright.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026
He said he was "astounded" by the ensuing criticism, describing his venue as an "inclusive and safe environment".
From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025
Fluffy sweaters the color of lemon drops tucked into skirts with pleats so orderly they astounded us.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
