be astonished
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I will be astonished if they can accomplish what is necessary in 60 days.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
Americans are likely be astonished at how grievances from centuries ago seem like fresh insults.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 22, 2026
“Our ancestors,” Schmitt continued, “would be astonished to learn that they were fighting for a ‘proposition.’
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2025
"Next Wednesday is a big day that is finally arriving and I'd be astonished if the PM did anything ahead of that," said one.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2023
More than anything he seemed to be astonished that the governor’s attorneys had walked out of the room so suddenly.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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