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awe

[aw] / ɔ /




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John Adams’ “Harmonium” operates on questioning, shifting moods of introspection, humility and awe.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

For centuries, we have looked up at the night sky in awe and wonder, but if you are new to stargazing, the Summer Triangle is a good place to start.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

One of them said, with awe, they’d even spotted a member of Congress recently.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

Visitors departed the exhibition with a sense of awe at American industrial progress.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Standing on the shoreline, Razi watched in awe.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook




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