Example Sentences

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The results have been astonishing: The average person taking Ozempic loses about 15 pounds after three months and 27 pounds after six months.

From Salon • Dec. 25, 2024

Finding DNA in the sediments would have been astonishing.

From New York Times • Dec. 7, 2022

For refugee aid groups that have worked in the city for years, the differences have been astonishing.

From Washington Post • Mar. 17, 2022

Since these changes have been made the results have been astonishing.

From Washington Times • Jan. 9, 2018

It would have been astonishing if he had not felt a most sincere affection for her, if he had not been willing to sacrifice anything for her.

From Greifenstein by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)