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astound

[uh-stound] / əˈstaʊnd /


Example Sentences

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Mississippi has astounded the nation, but the pressure is on to take the next step.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It is really the speed and scale of these representations that is astounding, driving much of the online confusion of what has been targeted, or casualty counts for instance," said Ayad.

From Barron's

All of them answered, and the numbers are astounding.

From BBC

Whether or not they proved spirit intervention, Kate’s skills were astounding.

From Literature

O’Brien, who is gearing up for a second year of hosting the Oscars, took a moment to reflect on Rob Reiner’s astounding run of classic movies.

From Salon