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But that resistance may be overcome by the blockbuster obesity drugs Wegovy and Zepbound, which have astounded the world with the way they help people lose weight and keep it off.

From New York Times • Mar. 24, 2024

Although Sora’s abilities have astounded observers since Thursday’s launch, anxiety over ethical and societal implications of AI-generated video uses also remains.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2024

This sum would surely have astounded William Phillimore, scion of a landowning family, who in 1779 inherited a parcel of land in Kensington and decided to try his hand at house-building.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2017

Giant tuna have astounded human beings for thousands of years.

From Slate • Sep. 29, 2012

The features, with their self-collected composure, and noble contempt of whatever could have astounded or shaken an ordinary mind, formed a well-fitted capital to the excellently proportioned and vigorous frame which they terminated.

From Waverley Novels — Volume 12 by Scott, Walter, Sir