surprised

Example Sentences

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Surprised by this unusual cobbling together of Hindu and Muslim names, the vigilantes left.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Surprised, he said, “I thought you were moved by the singing!”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2024

Surprised, Mr. Trump replied, “Well, I got recommendations from the Federalist Society.”

From New York Times • Jun. 23, 2023

Surprised to find his long-term plans unfurling during a global pandemic, Steinbrueck still sought to bridge the Seattle seafood restaurant gap between high-end and walkup-window.

From Seattle Times • May 25, 2023

Surprised by my good fortune, I put myself at the front of the line and become the first to get my blood pressure and pulse taken.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini