surprising

Example Sentences

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As a 1962 high-school graduate, I find this perspective surprising.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

He said it’s surprising how much being an authorized user on a parent’s account will boost a young person’s starting score, even though the reporting doesn’t start until age 18.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 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

And while names like Xanadu had a successful first day on the market, Quantinuum’s public listing quickly lost momentum, a surprising twist for one of the industry’s clear technical leaders.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 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