amazement
Example Sentences
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To the amazement of some, the crash site was bulldozed within days, which experts say destroyed potentially crucial evidence.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith snagged a pass with one hand near the sideline, drawing audible amazement from the crowd of 104,168.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2025
“Bigfoot attacks are so rare,” Ms. Chobot says, voicing amazement at Skip Welch’s contention that the creature was the culprit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025
To our amazement, when we entered the room, Linda opened her eyes and said, “Ana, I’m so glad you’re here! How’s school?”
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025
Then, to my amazement, the bark on the tree roots near our feet began to twist and swirl.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
Vocabulary lists containing amazement
Talk Like Shakespeare Day, List 2
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"The Tempest," Vocabulary from Acts 1 and 2
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"The Tragedy of Hamlet," Vocabulary from Act 3
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