pleasantly surprised

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

Phipps and her husband are looking to buy a home on Akron’s leafy West or North sides, and have been pleasantly surprised by the prices, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

I was really not sure about eating it, but I was pleasantly surprised at how nice it was - and how gracious Ronald was too.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Michelle Maloney, who is representing the families of both Texas patients in malpractice lawsuits, said she was pleasantly surprised by the board’s recent actions.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

She was proud of and pleasantly surprised by her mom’s courage.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel