surprising

Example Sentences

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“If we do see a downturn in the economy, it would not be surprising to see remote workers be let go first,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Mr. Hedges himself picks fluid guitar and banjo, and room is made, too, for some surprising variations in the instrumentation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

"What was even more surprising, was that when we scanned him for a microchip we learned he'd been reported missing back in 2022!"

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

One thing that may be surprising: The dividend aristocrats index has only a slight tilt to the red-hot energy sector.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

She knew we were nearly there, and this was hardly surprising, I suppose, since Karli was whooping and waving up there on her back, and Mutti and I were laughing out loud in our relief.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo