be astonished

Example Sentences

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Herndon—and surely Lincoln as well—would be astonished that the future president’s first major speech has become such an organic reference point in modern political discourse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025

"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

Now it was my turn to be astonished.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok