surprise

Example Sentences

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Later on, there’s a significant tangent into grainy video, a music performance that deserves to be left a surprise.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

To my surprise, the same tool applied to the same articles produced different results.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s a zero-sum game for filmmakers and viewers alike, who would both do well to recognize the inherent value in surprise.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s perhaps no surprise that stock market volatility is reflected in the ranks of the world’s top billionaires so far this year.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

She looked up in surprise and blinked at me.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin