surprisingly

Example Sentences

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That is, observers say, surprisingly low given the offering’s scale .

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Although animals first appeared during the Ediacaran period, their diversity remained relatively limited for a surprisingly long time before a later burst of evolutionary innovation dramatically expanded life on Earth.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Not surprisingly, the U.S. government wants a piece of the action.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

As an actor, however, the role felt surprisingly healthy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Then, surprisingly boyish and quick, he sprang forward and seized Francis’s hand.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt