surprised

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They observe that the sector’s broader de-rate to historical lows is a key driver, but wonder whether investors may be surprised at the absence of a significant change-of-control premium.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"We were surprised ourselves by how strongly this molecule influences the structure, connectivity, and function of mitochondria," explains Dr. Tetiana Poliezhaieva, the study's first author.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Walker, who had been with the station since 2010, was surprised by how many messages he received.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

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

I was surprised that I didn’t have to convince her that I wasn’t lying.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold