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

Still, I was pleasantly surprised by what was included.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 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

Not that she would be able to chit-chat pleasantly with Leslie Weisberger now if “The Devil Wears Prada” novelist were to walk into the room.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

She regarded me pleasantly, as if we were discussing what hymn to play next.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu