aghast
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Her fans, some “who knew something was terribly wrong but assumed she had cancer or some other disease,” were aghast at her appearance whenever she took the stage.
From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2026
Even the conservative editorial board at the Wall Street Journal seems aghast.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
Anna, her hauteur hardening like a protective shell, is aghast.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
Elliot was aghast when he noticed a delivery of “farmhouse balusters” that he deems inappropriate for a Queen Anne-style house, and vows to have their installation stopped.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
“He’s gone off his rocker!” shouted one of the fathers, aghast, and the other parents joined in the chorus of frightened shouting.
From "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl
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"Paul Revere's Ride" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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