astonishing
Example Sentences
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Floridians are paying an astonishing 47% more; Texans, 45% more; and North Carolinians, just over 40% more.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
By May 9, the stock would peak at an astonishing $1,000 per share—a 942% return in five weeks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Her commitment to her singular vision never wavers, but as an actor, Glowicki is truly astonishing.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
Every week it’s a more astonishing screwup, frequently without consequences for any lawyer who admits to error.
From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026
It was astonishing, after ten minutes’ pedaling away from RAF Maidsend, how peaceful the drenched Kent countryside was.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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