surprising

Example Sentences

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It really shouldn’t be surprising that Kempczinski can come off as a corporate stiff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

So it shouldn’t be surprising that the sequel series, “The Testaments,” also has name-specific cultural resonance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

"If you can predict it, it's usually not surprising, and probably not significant enough."

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

The labor market is still in good condition overall, mind you, if just because of the surprising paucity of layoffs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

“We’re heading to Hacienda Dorada,” Pita said with surprising confidence.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall