surprised

Example Sentences

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"I think we've all been, I wouldn't say overwhelmed, but pleasantly surprised by the excitement and the buzz around the team, and in the stadiums," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

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

“I think we’ve all been, I wouldn’t say overwhelmed, but possibly surprised by the excitement and the buzz,” said captain Tim Ream, who led the team onto the field.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Oliver nodded, and if he was surprised or disappointed, it didn’t show.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows