surprised

Example Sentences

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It broke into an electronics factory, but surprised police who had surrounded the building after reportedly escaping by unlocking a window.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

BNP Paribas wasn’t surprised the market overlooked the weaker-than-expected guidance, however.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

But the endangered fish surprised them: A team of biologists recently spotted 30 of the rare trout — and 21 babies — in Topanga Creek.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The only kid with enough points for advancement was Elliot, but I was surprised to see how many points my fellow classmates had managed to accumulate while I avoided the tests like the plague.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin