astonished
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When AI became a buzzword in the past few years, I was astonished at the seemingly educated and intelligent people who sounded the alarm: AI is going to destroy us all!
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
I was astonished that he totally pulled it off and he’s such a true filmmaker.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
"It goes without saying that I'm very happy, and very proud, but at the same time astonished."
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
As he bowled up Downing Street to start his new job, he joked to astonished reporters that it was "third time lucky".
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026
But if I was surprised at the grand manner of this shabby little man, I was even more astonished when Father hired him on the spot.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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