Clinton also described this event as part of a time of "absolutely astonishing transformation; a moment of great possibility.

This sentiment is shared by many who have lived near the castle through its long demise and, now, its astonishing transformation.

But when his temper rose, an astonishing transformation came over him.

This act alone caused an astonishing transformation in the shape and apparent age of his face.

Yet it speaks to an astonishing transformation.

It has been an astonishing transformation in opinions and attitudes, within the course of a few short weeks.

The hotel, around a courtyard, is decorated with maps and images detailing Berlin's astonishing transformations.

Ms. Schneider is a fine and funny mimic, capable of astonishing transformations.

What accounted for this sudden, astonishing transformation?

It has been compounded by another astonishing transformation: since the 1950s, global life expectancy has risen from 48 to 68.