astounded
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Steve Gutshall of Murrells Inlet, was left astounded by Graham’s debate performance and felt that plenty of others were too.
From Slate ● Aug. 25, 2026
"We were astounded and overjoyed, actually," Haigwood said.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026
He earned a spot on the IPP programme, where his athleticism astounded NFL scouts and thrust him into contention for a late-round pick.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026
Mississippi has astounded the nation, but the pressure is on to take the next step.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 8, 2026
“Hermione, I don’t know what’s gotten into you lately!” said Ron, astounded.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
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