by surprise

Example Sentences

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The STC said it had been "taken by surprise" by the coalition air strikes in al-Dahle, describing them as an "unfortunate escalation that is inconsistent with the declared climate of dialogue".

From BBC

No matter how many times I’ve driven these streets this past year, I am still taken by surprise.

From Los Angeles Times

But pandemic stressors took me by surprise.

From Los Angeles Times

The FDA rejection on Wednesday took Wall Street by surprise.

From Barron's

The celebrity contestants later told me that the news took them by surprise too.

From BBC