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Some of those very same vistas may have inspired the works he rendered for our astoundment and pleasure on his show.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

It did not gaze at the shrinking couple in astoundment.

From No. 13 Washington Square by Scott, Leroy

The Judge and Jack and Mary gazed down at her in uttermost astoundment.

From No. 13 Washington Square by Scott, Leroy

While I was blinking and rubbing my eyes in astoundment, a big, bearded man whose face was strangely familiar opened the door and whipped the captured pistol from the seat.

From Branded by Lynde, Francis

A man had just landed from an Indian canoe, and stood on the bank, regarding him in evident astoundment.

From Five Thousand Dollars Reward by Pinkerton, A. Frank [pseud.]