surprising

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Vortexa’s Li predicted Chinese users would further tap its reserves—and the surprising resilience could continue for quite a while.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Still, the re-emergence of the pest in Texas near the southern U.S. border wasn’t surprising, given that it has been known to be present among cattle in Mexico.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 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

It’s not surprising that the Pulte family, based in Michigan, has ties to Fellowship insiders and funders.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Back home in California, Ellsberg got a surprising phone call—from Patricia Marx.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin