surprised

Example Sentences

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She recalled being surprised by how scruffily dressed the businessman was when she met him, finding him in flip-flops, some well-worn red shorts and a T-shirt.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“Payrolls have surprised the consensus to the upside for three straight months, a relatively rare occurrence which suggests the improvement is more than just noise.”

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Despite prior rumors, Williams’ sister Venus seemed just as surprised as everyone else that Serena was returning to the competitive circuit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

What surprised her then about Mr. Putin’s rule was the statues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Standing in front of her mirror, I’m pleasantly surprised.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam