Example Sentences

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Astounded, she posted her victory on Twitter, reasoning: “What can I do with this other than share?”

From Washington Post • Jan. 13, 2022

Astounded though you certainly are by all that has come before, please remain plastered — in your seats, that is — for the stupefying conclusion to this tale!

From New York Times • Oct. 19, 2021

Astounded by the announcement, al-Mashhadani, who speaks English, said he asked his U.S. counterparts about the president’s order.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 3, 2017

Astounded by the names he came across, he compiled about 8,000 of them into a book.

From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2014

Astounded at receiving such a salute, when I expected nothing but reproach, I stood motionless, staring at him in silence, until the other person present approached.

From The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 2 by Newell, R. H. (Robert Henry)