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amazement

[uh-meyz-muhnt] / əˈmeɪz mənt /


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To her amazement, close to 200 people came with more than 180 cakes devoured.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

But most of the photos shared capture the blimp with striking-but-identical sky-blue backsplashes, and yet the amazement never ceases.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 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

The experts recall with amazement and appreciation the level of curiosity and celebrity Thurgood commanded in courtrooms across the Jim Crow South, charming even the bigoted lawyers and judges whose unjust rulings he challenged.

From Salon • Sep. 10, 2025

“What are you telling of, Pip?” cried Joe, falling back in the greatest amazement.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




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