astonish
Example Sentences
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She had been in hot form this season, her second since making an astonishing return from retirement in November 2024 following surgery to partially replace her right knee earlier that year.
From Barron's
"It goes without saying that I'm very happy, and very proud, but at the same time astonished."
From Barron's
The British number one, whose sole title remains her astonishing 2021 US Open triumph, rushed through the first set in 25 minutes without losing a game.
From BBC
How their needles kept up with their tongues was a mystery to me, but I thought I’d call on Mrs. Payne and see if she had anything astonishing to show me.
From Literature
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Vonn, who retired because of persistent pain and underwent a partial knee replacement in April 2024 before making an astonishing comeback, insisted however that her dream of competing at the Olympics was "not over".
From Barron's
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