astonished
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But even mathematicians were astonished when OpenAI announced that one of its models resolved a puzzle known as the unit distance problem without the help of any humans scribbling a bunch of equations on chalkboards.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
She also said she "felt astonished by the whole evening" and couldn't believe some of the famous faces cheering her on as she accepted her award.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
I was astonished that he totally pulled it off and he’s such a true filmmaker.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
The development is expected to displace 130 bat roosts but Reform UK county councillor, Vernon Smith, said he was astonished by the cost of the project.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
Squinting into the bright light, an astonished Charles Livermore saw “a human eye” looking back at him.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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