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never cease to amaze

American  
[nev-er sees too uh-meyz] / ˌnɛv ər ˌsis tu əˈmeɪz /

idiom

  1. to emphatically and continually surprise.

    It never ceased to amaze her how fast the shipping was.

    The escape artist's unbelievable feats of survival never cease to amaze.

Etymology

Origin of never cease to amaze

First recorded in 1845–50

Example Sentences

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“Sweetheart, you never cease to amaze me, and I am enormously proud of you,” he said, beaming.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2024

Birds never cease to amaze observers with their versatile intelligence.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2024

“The details never cease to amaze me,” said Maisie Pacia, a parent in her 30s who was snapping photos of it all.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2023

“These guys will never cease to amaze me, man,” Mr. Biden said.

From Washington Times • Nov. 6, 2022

“Robots never cease to amaze me,” said Mr. Shareef, admiring Roz’s shiny new limbs.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown

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