surprised
Example Sentences
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Experts said they are not surprised the hot conditions are taking a toll.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
Given he has that attitude and desire, those at Villa are surprised at how the relationship with Watkins is ending.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
Kristin Kobes Du Mez, a Calvin University historian who writes about white evangelicals and gender, was not surprised.
From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2026
Walsh, the hospitality owner, said he was surprised a few days ago when he saw that someone—using a chalkboard where locals trade messages—had wished SpaceX employees luck running a marathon on the island.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
I had assumed it was a spot for tourists and was surprised that Anna May frequented the place.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
