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

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

He added while past periods of technological change and advance showed potential for large productivity gains, these "can take decades to materialise and can also tail off surprisingly quickly".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 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