Examples of surprising in a Sentence
It's not surprising that he doesn't want to go.
The changes to the campus were surprising.
He shows a surprising lack of concern for others.
A surprising number of people were laid off at the factory.
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Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
But the surprising mid-season decision to trade the Slovenian superstar coupled with a slew of key injuries, including to star guard Kyrie Irving, ultimately derailed any title aspirations Dallas might have had.
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This highly professional and grounded attitude is hardly surprising given Williams' extensive experience in the U.S. military and many, many hours logged in space.
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My body of work has been a surprising mirror back to myself.
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Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
But the surprising mid-season decision to trade the Slovenian superstar coupled with a slew of key injuries, including to star guard Kyrie Irving, ultimately derailed any title aspirations Dallas might have had.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2025
This highly professional and grounded attitude is hardly surprising given Williams' extensive experience in the U.S. military and many, many hours logged in space.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
My body of work has been a surprising mirror back to myself.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Surprising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surprising. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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