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astonished

[uh-ston-isht] / əˈstɒn ɪʃt /














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Lead study author Xiaotong Peng of the Chinese Academy of Sciences told AFP that the researchers were "astonished" when the scale of their discovery became clear.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

She said she was astonished by what has been built in less than three years: "new hospitals, schools, mosques and a stadium".

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

"If we found out there were aliens, I'd hope people were astonished, humbled and awestruck by it," she told the BBC.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

I was astonished that he totally pulled it off and he’s such a true filmmaker.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

I looked at Hari to see if he was as astonished as I at such sights.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan




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