be surprised
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Some investors might be surprised to learn that their objectives fit more with a strategy that isn’t just buy-and-hold.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Fans of Mungiu’s searing dramas might be surprised to hear him crack a joke.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
"You wouldn't pick up a guitar, and be surprised that you couldn't play a song when you've never picked up a guitar before - public speaking is the exact same thing."
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
And I wouldn’t be surprised if Pugh’s exquisite, gorgeously brutal rendition leads more of us to her defense.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
I thought he’d be surprised, but he wasn’t.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
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