astonishing

"The competition for this job is strong."

"The ice cream was disappearing quickly because everyone loved it. "

"The football team won the championship game, winning their rivals. "

"Expenses greatly exceeded revenues this year."

"The magician made a rabbit disappear from his hat, amazing all the children. "

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

"The class looked on in astonishment as their teacher proceeded to tear the pages out of the textbook."

"The unexpected announcement of a school holiday astonished everyone. "

"It was a surprise to find out I owed twice as much as I thought I did."

"The lightning caused thunder."

"Is there any news about the storm?"