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Discover LudwigThe phrase "astounded when" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to express surprise or shock in response to a specific event or situation.
Example: "I was astounded when I heard the news about her promotion."
Alternatives: "amazed when" or "shocked when".
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I was astounded when we had a hit record".
She is astounded when told that John is a year behind the class in reading.
Police officers were said to be astounded when they spotted the plant.
She said that her neurologist was astounded when he saw her soon after her transformation.
He said he was "astounded" when he learnt that police had requested the Canterbury list.
The Bush administration pressed for elections in the Palestinian territories and was astounded when Hamas emerged a victor.
I was astounded when he got in touch and asked me to be a minister in his Treasury.
When Hewson complained to the RAC he was astounded when it offered just 20% of the repair bill.
He said Burns officials were "astounded" when they found out that Mr. Abdi had had more than one jacket.
I was astounded when, in 2008, the picture sold for $33.6m at Christie's in New York, setting a world record for a painting by a living artist.
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