surprising

Example Sentences

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The year from William Bengen, a retired financial advisor, was surprising.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

One surprising finding involved FGF21, a hormone previously believed to be central to protein appetite in mammals.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

But that’s hardly surprising, and tells us little about the true underlying sentiment on Wall Street.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

The 2014 version was surprising but enjoyable, even if it didn’t fit as smoothly into the narrative arc.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

Things were getting more surprising by the minute.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer