pleasantly

Example Sentences

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"I think we've all been, I wouldn't say overwhelmed, but pleasantly surprised by the excitement and the buzz around the team, and in the stadiums," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

I was pleasantly surprised by how audiences warmly embraced it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Still, I was pleasantly surprised by what was included.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

"I was pleasantly surprised how good it felt," he said.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

When conditions were ideal, there would be just enough time for Dad to settle himself and smile pleasantly, before the camera clicked off the exposure.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey