pleasantly surprised
Example Sentences
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Donovan, who has lived in Clacton her entire life, added she was pleasantly surprised by how many people voted for Binface.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
At first, I was pleasantly surprised, if a little bewildered because of who they came from.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
"We were pleasantly surprised by how strong and seemingly natural the chimpanzees' attraction to crystals was. This suggests that sensitivity to such objects may have deep evolutionary roots."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
“I’m pleasantly surprised by how the team has progressed,” Aquino said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
I was pleasantly surprised when a bunch of kids added their names to volunteer for apartment setups and helping with free music lessons and tutoring for kids.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
