astound
verb (used with object)
to overwhelm with amazement; astonish greatly; shock with wonder or surprise.
were astounding
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past progressiveof astound.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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"The results were astounding," said first author Christopher X. Wong, PhD, of UCSF, the University of Adelaide, and the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 10, 2025
But the results were astounding: I lost more than 20 pounds, sculpted my body and had never felt stronger.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2024
But critics said his comments on the Today programme were "astounding" and "out of touch with reality".
From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2024
Of the 330 primate samples tested so far, virtually all showed mercury contamination -- and in some cases the levels were "astounding," said biologist Mrinalini Erkenswick Watsa of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.
From Reuters ● Aug. 5, 2023
Whether or not they proved spirit intervention, Kate’s skills were astounding.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
