surprise

Example Sentences

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“It was the same pitch both times — I think they were trying to surprise me on the second one,” said Gonzales, who had three homers in five games.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

And we want to know: When it comes to hotels rooms, what annoys you most and what amenities are a pleasant surprise?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

It was almost a surprise that he didn’t announce it in his Wednesday speech.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Anyone walking through the museum could see were the cameras were, as was the case with any public space, it said, so there was little surprise that their location had been found out.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“I mean, it’s for my best friend’s surprise birthday. I have the flour and the ice chests and my auntie’s bread bowl in the truck.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith