surprise
Example Sentences
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Bruckheimer said he was "surprised" and delighted by the film's awards recognition, including its best picture nomination.
From BBC
China coach Ante Milicic admits that the country has fallen far behind the top sides in women's football as the Asian nation attempts to pull off a surprise with back-to-back continental crowns.
From Barron's
But as the executor of Dad’s estate, I’ve spent a surprising amount of time trying to track down his refund for 2023.
At just 15-months-old, babies often react with surprise when someone pretends to empty a cup and then acts as if they are drinking from it.
From Science Daily
Shadow home secretary Chris Philp said while the figures were "appalling" they were "not a surprise" and said the "evil of antisemitism" must be called out.
From BBC
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