be astonished

Example Sentences

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Americans are likely be astonished at how grievances from centuries ago seem like fresh insults.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

"Next Wednesday is a big day that is finally arriving and I'd be astonished if the PM did anything ahead of that," said one.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2023

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

"I would be astonished if the regulators go ahead with the banking licence," he added.

From Reuters • Apr. 6, 2023

More than anything he seemed to be astonished that the governor’s attorneys had walked out of the room so suddenly.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals