awe-struck
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During the nearly seven-hour lunar flyby, astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover, Jeremy Hansen and Reid Weisman gave near-literary descriptions of lunar surface features and left scientists in Houston awe-struck.
From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026
All the voices, from ground control to awe-struck passengers, were female.
From Salon • Apr. 17, 2025
It was the presence of Combs, born a year after that Grammy performance, regarding Chapman with an awe-struck reverence.
From New York Times • Feb. 5, 2024
Illuminated by the glow of pinks and purples behind her, Becky G looks out into the awe-struck audience at downtown’s the Novo and offers this advice: “Always trust the process.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2023
Do you suppose they could be drowned, Bluff?” asked Will, in an awe-struck voice.
From The Outdoor Chums on the Lake Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island by Allen, Quincy