surprising

Example Sentences

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The most surprising potential answer arrived at the end of March, in the person of German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil.

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

The White House quickly replaced those invalidated tariffs using other, temporary means, surprising some who thought the court ruling might have offered the administration a hand with its affordability push.

From MarketWatch • 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

But what’s even more surprising is that she made landfall four hours early, stranding tens of thousands of people trying to get home or leave the area.”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith