surprisingly

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Surprisingly, the patron of Chand’s adaptation was in fact a Swiss-French engineer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Surprisingly, it is not uncommon to find new species of octopus in the deep sea -- particularly in areas that have not been well explored, which is a massive amount of the ocean floor.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Surprisingly, there are only a handful of passages in the Bible that are directly about twins.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Surprisingly, the contest's two presumed favourites were pushed out of the top three altogether.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Surprisingly, considering its modest dimensions and how little room there is for real backcountry, the park is remarkably rich in wildlife.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson