astonished
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Fedorova's employers said this week they were astonished to learn of the expulsion order, which they said amounted to "a particularly serious infringement of freedom of expression".
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
Fedorova's employers said Wednesday they were astonished to learn of the expulsion order, which they said amounted to "a particularly serious infringement of freedom of expression".
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
The coaches were astonished at how quickly he picked up the playbook.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
On Friday, the prime minister said she had been astonished by Trump's initial claim that she "begged" for a photo.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
The bus stopped at the corner, and before the astonished driver could protest, they had all climbed on and the bus was on its way.
From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater
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