surprise
Example Sentences
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The opportunity came as a surprise to Hunter, but an intriguing one.
From Los Angeles Times
The miner’s fourth-quarter production shouldn’t have any major surprises, they add.
“We continue to believe that Monash IVF is a potentially attractive asset, and would not be surprised to see further potential corporate actions over time,” analyst David Stanton says.
For investors, it is better to spot the risk early than get surprised late.
The government shouldn’t be surprised, Steele added, if the flying public shrugs off its campaign.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.