pleasantly

Example Sentences

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"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 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

Still, I was pleasantly surprised by what was included.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

“I think I’ll take it before breakfast if you don’t mind,” I say pleasantly.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen