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flabbergasted

[flab-er-gas-tid] / ˈflæb ərˌgæs tɪd /










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It was a scene that left residents of this pricey, palm-lined Santa Monica neighborhood flabbergasted.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

One former student told us he was "absolutely flabbergasted" to see his former coach in the news while others spoke of a respected and "warm, witty, fun" coach.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

Yet the news that inflation could be worse is hardly comforting for millions of Americans still flabbergasted at the prices of necessities like food, housing and insurance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

Prosecutors were stunned by George’s ruling, and the defense flabbergasted.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2025

I was flabbergasted when he said he was on von Braun’s team.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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