surprise

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Add to that a shrinking number of distributors — though some new ones recently emerged — and the inherent risk of funding a movie, and it’s no surprise investors have shied away.

From Los Angeles Times

Now, with her surprise, last-minute entry into the mayor’s race, the 44-year-old Silver Lake resident is hoping to defeat another incumbent, Karen Bass, by expanding on the formula that led to her first upset victory.

From Los Angeles Times

Jay Curtis is used to getting off the beaten track and exploring unusual sights with his drone - but even he was surprised to spot a 24-metre ship grounded off the west Wales coast.

From BBC

"It was a nice surprise to see how he understands the game, how he finds the spaces. Those things are very important for a coach - having players who understand what we want."

From BBC

"I was surprised that I fought so long and was constantly lucky."

From Barron's