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unsurprisingly

ADVERB
not alarmingly
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Steep ascents, hairpin bends and stretches of unpaved road have added to the difficulties facing this tourist town, whose visitors have unsurprisingly stopped visiting while fish sales have stalled.

From Barron's Jul. 18, 2026

Those hoping to stay on have, unsurprisingly, been privately making the case for stability and continuity.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Though higher subscription tiers offer some pretty decent perks, like access to a rotating game catalog, unsurprisingly, Sony jacks up the price of this service every year.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

Belgium is, unsurprisingly, apoplectic; it unsuccessfully appealed FIFA’s decision.

From Slate Jul. 6, 2026

Ocean was, unsurprisingly, curious about the whole thing.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi



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