was astonishing
- past progressive of astonish.
Example Sentences
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In a country whose national idea has been shaped around the concept of Russia as a nation of victors and victories, it was astonishing to see such an article in print.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
But Eisenberg did say that his loyalty to Rockin’ Grandma’s and its employees was astonishing: “You can’t script anything like that.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2026
What was astonishing was just how quickly it unraveled.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 25, 2025
It was "astonishing that the company failed to recognise the breach for five months", President Lee Jae Myung said, adding that the "scale of the damage is massive".
From Barron's ● Dec. 2, 2025
It was astonishing, really, what people could live through.
From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo
