surprised

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 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

Although Nzau was surprised by the trend because it is "literally just a shirt", she loved how it embraced creativity, personalities and memories.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

She didn’t look surprised, which was a bit annoying.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam