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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

A Labour source said that many MPs, including some who had defended Turner over his attacks on the government, were aghast at the MP's decision to give an interview to McIntyre.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 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

“If you can cough any trifle on it up, Pip, I’d recommend you to do it,” said Joe, all aghast.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




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