surprisingly

Example Sentences

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But travel to and within Europe is looking surprisingly affordable.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The experience was hands-on, welcoming and surprisingly relaxing.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Perhaps surprisingly, Germany also have comparatively fewer minutes in their projected starting side.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 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

He bows his head then, a surprisingly regal motion for a boy who looks my age.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray