surprise
Example Sentences
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It was hardly a surprise that, earlier in May, owners, executives and leading figures plotted how to bounce back during an annual summit in Northumberland.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Reyna’s inclusion was also a minor surprise since he has played just one full 90-minute game for club or country in the last four years.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
CEO David Roberts expressed surprise at Avis Budget Group’s decision, citing a longstanding partnership and ongoing negotiations.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has a pleasant surprise for dozens of New York City landlords: He is sparing them from his proposed rent freeze this year.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
I jerked my head toward the trash can when she looked at me in surprise.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing surprise
Emotions on Display
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Commonly Misspelled Words, List 6
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"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll, Chapters 1–3
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