Meanings of expressing astonishment in English

Mr. Allport made a sound expressing astonishment and dismay.

Rather than expressing astonishment, they say policymakers need to strengthen long-term countermeasures and act more effectively on reducing carbon emissions.

Then, expressing astonishment at having to resume the journey at so early an hour, the child submitted silently to orders.

Colonel Bradshawe might amuse himself and his cronies by expressing astonishment at his blindness or complaisance, but Shortridge had good reasons for what he did.

Notwithstanding this astounding spectacle, Lady Annabel neither started nor screamed; she only said in an audible tone, and one rather expressing astonishment than agitation, 'Venetia!'

"Certainly!" said mademoiselle, expressing astonishment by flinging up both her hands with all the fingers spread out in the air.