surprising

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“Commvault’s appeal as a strategic/PE target asset is not surprising to us, given its positioning within the critical data backup/recovery and cyber resilience market, and discounted price post derating,” they write.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

"It's actually surprising how effectively the dark fleet operated throughout the duration of the war," said David Tannenbaum, director at US‑based sanctions consultancy Blackstone Compliance Services.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Dr Michel Dugon, a zoologist at the University of Galway, said the figures are "interesting" but "not surprising".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The months zoomed by, the primary drew nearer, and something genuinely surprising happened: Platner solidified himself as the overwhelming favorite for the nomination.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

The bubbles adhered to each other, and to the branches of the willows, with surprising strength.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate