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
Herndon—and surely Lincoln as well—would be astonished that the future president’s first major speech has become such an organic reference point in modern political discourse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2025
Rachael Osborn, a retired water lawyer living on Vashon Island, speculated that the Canadians must be astonished that Northwest utilities object to the entitlement.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 28, 2023
You'll be astonished how much it never happened.
From Salon ● Jan. 13, 2023
The three children had no time to be astonished.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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