surprise
Example Sentences
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Strategy’s surprise sale has also left investors and analysts wondering if more pain could be on the way.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
It’s no surprise to me that Laura Esquivel’s “Like Water for Chocolate” is one of my favorite books — magic happened in that kitchen.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
The company’s decision to tap the equity markets for such a large financing was a surprise.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
The decision of Raman, an urban planner, to enter the mayoral race was something of a surprise - just before the filing deadline and shortly after she had already endorsed Bass.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
To my utter surprise, it popped off easily, and I stumbled backward.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing surprise
Emotions on Display
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Commonly Misspelled Words, List 6
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"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll, Chapters 1–3
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