be surprised
Example Sentences
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“I would not be surprised if additional companies will issue equity, because their needs for capital are so large because of the opportunity.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
Readers may be surprised these things weren’t already allowed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
"Yes. I think that's probably where Ed will get to. When he makes a decision, I'd be surprised if that wasn't the case".
From BBC • May 31, 2026
“At this rate, we would not be surprised to end the year at 4% inflation,” she writes.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
“And I wouldn’t be surprised if you could build this without me, given enough time. But there isn’t time to explain. Just be ready to run.”
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
