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astonishing

[uh-ston-i-shing] / əˈstɒn ɪ ʃɪŋ /


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And what makes it especially astonishing is that this isn’t even the hottest stretch of Korda’s career.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Her test results revealed something astonishing: non-identical twins Lavinia and Michelle don't have the same father.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The Lakers rebounding was astonishing, nearly doubling the offensive rebounds of the NBA’s best offensive rebounding team.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

White House spokesman Kush Desai was quick to laud the growth rate, saying it was "driven by an astonishing surge in business investment."

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

“It is astonishing how easily it is done.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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