astonished
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Anthony Puzo, who oversees his father's literary estate, said Trigiani was astonished to learn that the character of Vito, the formidable Corleone family patriarch, was inspired by his grandmother.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
When AI became a buzzword in the past few years, I was astonished at the seemingly educated and intelligent people who sounded the alarm: AI is going to destroy us all!
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 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
Since Mr. Popper knew that penguins lay only two eggs a season, he was astonished when, a little later, the third egg was found under Greta.
From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater
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