surprised
Example Sentences
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Qatar "categorically denied" Iran's claims and said it was "surprised by these misleading statements".
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
While condos have gotten cheaper, buyers can be surprised by rising HOA fees.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
Roland added that she was not surprised to hear complaints of poor living conditions from sailors on board, given that their few days of reprieve for port call constantly were being delayed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Origin Energy’s flat annual dividend surprised its bull at UBS.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
I rose, surprised at how dark the sky had become, but time passed differently here.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
