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aghast

[uh-gast, uh-gahst] / əˈgæst, əˈgɑst /


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At a gas station in Washington's suburbs, Jeanne Williams, 83, was aghast at the higher prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Wednesday, a self-described indie rock band, said they were "aghast" to see Wasserman feature in the Epstein files and did not want to continue to be associated with him.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Cottrill said he had sculpted the 79-year-old Republican leader's "turkey neck" but the crypto backers were aghast and asked for a more flattering, less realistic look.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

Robin is aghast when she learns he’s booked a hotel room on Canal Street for $80 a night.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

In that dreadful light Sam stood aghast, for now, looking to his left, he could see the Tower of Cirith Ungol in all its strength.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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