surprise

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

PSG are bidding for a third consecutive French league and cup double this season but sit second in Ligue 1, one point behind surprise leaders Lens.

From Barron's

Cannon recalled first encountering Reagan in 1965 while assigned to cover a lunch event for reporters and lobbyists and being surprised by Reagan’s command of the room when he spoke.

From Los Angeles Times

John Day, a criminal defence attorney, told the BBC he was surprised by the amount of information that was redacted.

From BBC

Much to the surprise of their loved ones, the common answer can be summed up as, “Way too much.”

From Salon

This small act of attention helps prevent the classic mid-recipe surprise: the unannounced overnight rest, the last-minute need for a tool you don’t own, the technique you wish you’d Googled earlier.

From Salon