be surprised
Example Sentences
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As OpenAI and Anthropic head toward initial public offerings, investors may be surprised to learn who controls each of these companies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
I would not be surprised at all if we saw another red card this time too, but I am slightly concerned where the refereeing will be at, and how VAR might impact us.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
The chef said he understands why people might be surprised by the price, but in addition to rent, labor, utilities, equipment, maintenance and insurance, the sandwich ingredients alone cost him $12.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
We should not be surprised by this result.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
I wonder if I should mention it’s a boy, because I don’t want her to be surprised when she gets home.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
