astonish

Example Sentences

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"It's frankly astonishing that airlines think they can ignore the rules and mislead customers with unattainable prices, so it's absolutely right that the ASA has made this ruling," he said.

From BBC

When Brook reached three figures in Colombo following an astonishing, series-winning 57-ball century, he celebrated by taking off his batting gloves, striking them together and then tipping them towards his mouth.

From BBC

Just as Root brought up an elegant run-a-ball century, Brook kicked into gear and produced an astonishing onslaught to reach his hundred from 57 balls.

From BBC

Even with the sketch threatening to go off the rails as Taylor’s bald cap started peeling off, she never missed a step and her dance moves were astonishing.

From Los Angeles Times

German director Mascha Schilinski’s astonishing second feature could scarcely be more ambitious as it offers an impressionistic portrait of four young women who take turns residing in the same house over roughly 110 years.

From Los Angeles Times