surprisingly

Example Sentences

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So far, the disruption from oil prices climbing past $120 a barrel at one point this past week has been surprisingly limited.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Freeze it for an hour or two — not long enough to turn it solid, just enough to thicken and chill — and it becomes something surprisingly luxurious.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

But there’s surprisingly little evidence that corporate America is suffering from short-termism.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

The show that helped define the reality TV era in the early 2000s staged a surprisingly strong comeback this year with a reboot and a new format.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

The tents look surprisingly old and worn in the light, and he wonders how long the circus has been traveling, and where it goes when it leaves.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern