astounded
Example Sentences
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“Ten men in front of goal, aim for a nil-nil draw. That’s going to make the first round low quality. Fans are going to be astounded by how poor the soccer is.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Mississippi has astounded the nation, but the pressure is on to take the next step.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
As the relatively sensible one, Gill, a constant companion to Jodie Whittaker’s Thirteenth Doctor, as in “Who,” is wonderful being astounded or upright.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026
I am sometimes astounded by people’s lack of empathy.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025
When he contemplated the many diseases and potential accidents threatening him, he was positively astounded that he had managed to survive in good health for as long as he had.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
