surprising

Example Sentences

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Homing pigeons may use a surprising navigation mechanism.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

The war in Iran and the enormous electricity needs of data centers are transforming the global energy system, often in surprising ways.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

However disappointing the shift might be, it’s not all that surprising, either.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

A simple beetroot juice routine may help explain one of the more surprising links in healthy aging: the connection between bacteria in the mouth and blood pressure.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

His agility is surprising, because he’s so big he makes gardening sheds seem tiny.

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen