astonished
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Launched in the U.S. in 1896, with the New York premiere of Thomas Edison’s Vitascope film projector, silent movies astonished audiences.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
He gave plate umpire Roberto Ortiz an astonished look and walked to the dugout shaking his head.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
At least one of Tomlin’s former players is astonished that he was able to construct a sprawling “Minecraft” community in the limited spare time enjoyed by an NFL head coach.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Rescuers said they were astonished and alarmed to see the number of people packed onto the dinghy.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
If the roof of the house had suddenly flown off, the old gentleman wouldn’t have been more astonished.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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