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surprise

[ser-prahyz, suh-] / sərˈpraɪz, sə- /






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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.

From The Wall Street Journal

“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.

From The Wall Street Journal

For investors, it is better to spot the risk early than get surprised late.

From The Wall Street Journal

The government shouldn’t be surprised, Steele added, if the flying public shrugs off its campaign.

From The Wall Street Journal