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

Then there’s “Choosin’ Texas,” which sounds surprisingly cheery—bright guitars, finely buffed harmonies—considering it’s about losing a lover to a rival.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

To explain, let’s begin by noting that it is surprisingly difficult to give an adequate definition of lying.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

When, not surprisingly, they didn’t get an appointment, Yevgeniya and Nina called him again and again, driving him crazy for a whole week.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein