stand in awe

Example Sentences

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“It is a testament to the resilience of the man who is about to take this position, and I think we can only just stand in awe,” Burns said.

From Seattle Times

Many will enjoy a calm morning walk with their pup through the wide-open landscapes of Crescent Ridge, while others can take advantage of an interconnected trail system that includes riverside pathways through the heights of Crescent Ridge, where one can stand in awe of the tallest basalt heights of Babcock Bench.

From Seattle Times

"The support of Dale's friends has been so incredibly strong over these chaotic, heart-breaking final hours, I can only stand in awe."

From BBC

Media Matters for America researcher Jason Campbell posted that he "just can't get over what a catastrophic embarrassment this election was for Republicans" and that "you almost need to stand in awe of the incompetence."

From Salon

He added that "we all stand in awe of the bravery" that Ms Cooper had shown.

From BBC