astonishing
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In this Money Talks: Author and financial journalist Brendan Greeley tells Elizabeth Spiers about his new book, The Almighty Dollar—and the astonishing power this currency held long before the founding of the United States.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
At the start of the 20th century, Southern California was home to an astonishing number of military academies designed to turn boys into officers and gentlemen.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
The project appeared headed for disaster as it opened in 2023, having run an astonishing $1 billion over budget.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Markets have absorbed an astonishing amount of headline risk since the war with Iran began in February, and staged one of the strongest equity recoveries on record.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The staff had been handling the first fifty-three patients for the better part of two years, with astonishing results.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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