pleasantly surprised

Example Sentences

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You may be pleasantly surprised by their answer.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

"I think we've all been, I wouldn't say overwhelmed, but pleasantly surprised by the excitement and the buzz around the team, and in the stadiums," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

"I was pleasantly surprised how good it felt," he said.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

As an artistic director, Desai said, he always encourages visitors: “Join us all season, versus just coming for the things you like,” and maybe you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

She was proud of and pleasantly surprised by her mom’s courage.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel