astonishments

noun

plural of astonishment
as in amazements
the state of being strongly impressed by something unexpected or unusual the suddenness of the thunderstorm left the picnickers in a state of astonishment

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Recent Examples of astonishments The Oscars, airing March 2 on ABC and streaming live on Hulu, will offer up kudos for some of these astonishments. — Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Feb. 2025
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shocks
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  • New Zealand looks to be the best place to hedge impact from severe El Niño shocks to global food supply chains, according to Bank of America.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
  • For any brand looking to steady its input costs and protect its production lines from geopolitical shocks, the case is straightforward.
    — Rob Kaplan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
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