pleasantly surprised

Example Sentences

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I was pleasantly surprised by how audiences warmly embraced it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Expecting to have tests she feared could be painful and invasive, she said she was pleasantly surprised to see the hospital trialling a new test called WID-easy, which was similar to a smear test.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Michelle Maloney, who is representing the families of both Texas patients in malpractice lawsuits, said she was pleasantly surprised by the board’s recent actions.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

I’m pleasantly surprised by what I’m listening to instead of frustrated and bored.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

He was pleasantly surprised when Galt of the Stone Crows informed him not an horn later that the powdered man was at his door.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin