be surprised

Example Sentences

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At the end of the day, no one should be surprised by this majority.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

Damage control may be the best the U.S. can do, but don’t be surprised if the chaos in Mali doesn’t stay in Mali.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

And would 18-year-old Lea Salonga be surprised to see all this?

From BBC • May 4, 2026

“But I will always love him and I’ll always miss him,” she said, later telling fans they “would be surprised at how much your love and concern meant to me during that time.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

“With the way things were falling down around our ears, I wouldn’t be surprised if the tunnels all collapsed.”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin