surprise

Example Sentences

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Given the unforgiving nature of his position, it's no surprise there have been some mistakes.

From BBC

An email from a US legal representative noted their surprise at the timing and that it had arrived when the "pandemic in London is expected to peak in the next week or two".

From BBC

I’m surprised no one else turns his way.

From Literature

While most of the filming took place in the heat of Columbia and Spain, viewers were surprised to see a Gower beauty spot in one of the episodes.

From BBC

It came as a complete surprise to Governor Ray.

From Literature