surprisingly

Example Sentences

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Just as the market is prone to overreact, though, it can be surprisingly slow to grasp the gravity of a really major crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Ortiz says Gonzalez found Cynthia’s white Fiero surprisingly quickly.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Lawrence, who worked with him on his adaptation of Hiaasen’s “Bad Monkey,” describes him as surprisingly modest, entirely unlike his swaggering creations.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

And, in some surprisingly personal notes, they have shared details about how the conflict is affecting their relationships.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The broken gutter edge loomed up, surprisingly bringing with it a desperate chance.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques