surprisingly

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The surprisingly stable data were seen as evidence that the continuing oil shock could be prove to have less of an effect on the economy than initially anticipated.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Not surprisingly, the likelihood of high-positive, low-positive and neutral descriptions declined throughout the life cycle, while the high-negative category increased sharply among the oldest sellers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Not surprisingly, he stressed that "we also have to speak about the conceded goals, because they were too easy. We have to improve our defence".

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Lubitsch, not surprisingly, went luxe all the way on this picture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Huddled in his little snow cave, he’d stayed surprisingly warm and dry.

From "I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964" by Lauren Tarshis