look aghast

Example Sentences

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That’s why many Parisians — even some working on the official Swimming Plan — look aghast at the idea of diving into the river.

From Seattle Times • May 12, 2023

Even so, I’ve also met Latina grandmothers who look aghast at the mention of zarzuela, remembering being dragged to shows as children by their grandmothers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2019

A revelatory new study finds that yelling during sports could have greater benefits for performance than many of us might expect, even if it might cause spectators to look aghast and cover their ears.

From New York Times • Mar. 7, 2018

Chad Dunn, a member of the legal team representing the plaintiffs in the case, tried his best not to look aghast and very nearly succeeded.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2017

Now know why he might wish to offer his protection, and at the same time, revel in the look aghast in those wide eyes as the full dimensions of their prison are revealed.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson