surprising

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Given all the doubts around Adobe, it’s perhaps surprising that the company will likely go with an internal candidate to replace outgoing CEO Shantanu Narayen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

That isn’t surprising, as that’s the case with any successful IPO.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

This wouldn’t be surprising, given the song’s status as a bona fide American classic, if it weren’t for the song’s historical significance to the LGBTQ+ community.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

New research in mice suggests that gut microbes and the compounds they produce may play a surprising role in protecting against some of the condition's most serious consequences, including heart disease.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

It’s not surprising that you latched on to the first person who showed an interest in you.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam