be astonished
Example Sentences
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Herndon—and surely Lincoln as well—would be astonished that the future president’s first major speech has become such an organic reference point in modern political discourse.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025
“Our ancestors,” Schmitt continued, “would be astonished to learn that they were fighting for a ‘proposition.’
From Salon • Sep. 10, 2025
"Next Wednesday is a big day that is finally arriving and I'd be astonished if the PM did anything ahead of that," said one.
From BBC • Nov. 11, 2023
Rachael Osborn, a retired water lawyer living on Vashon Island, speculated that the Canadians must be astonished that Northwest utilities object to the entitlement.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 28, 2023
More than anything he seemed to be astonished that the governor’s attorneys had walked out of the room so suddenly.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
