awed

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Mozart Maxon, then a consultant for India’s National Disaster Management Authority, was awed when he saw the lake for the first time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“If you’ve got the right type environment with the right type of people, you feel immortal,” says Coogler, awed by Göransson’s chops.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2025

Mason and Salli Slaughter, his wife, interviewed Robbins in his home in 2011 and were charmed as much by his playfulness as they were awed by stories from his past.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2025

Millions were awed by his award show performances, bought his albums, flaunted his fashions and allowed all that to distract us from the warning signs that seeped into plain view and were ignored.

From Salon • Jan. 27, 2025

“You’re lovely,” I say, trying to sound awed and a little confused.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black