surprise

Example Sentences

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Rangers were 13 points adrift of the surprise league leaders at that time and sat sixth in the division, having won just once in eight games.

From BBC

The turn of the New Year came with a new series of The Traitors and to no surprise, plot twists are leaving viewers on tenterhooks.

From BBC

Such was the control of the Elephants that it came as no surprise when they increased their lead after 32 minutes on a cold night.

From Barron's

It was no surprise that the opening goal came from a corner -- only West Ham have conceded more goals from that route in the Premier League this season than Forest's eight.

From Barron's

That jump might surprise investors after 2025’s fears that tariffs would wipe out demand and profits for domestic auto makers.

From Barron's