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

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 pleasantly surprised by how audiences warmly embraced it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

However, with some strong spring sunshine also in the forecast, with lighter winds later in the week, it will still feel pleasantly warm at times.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

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

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu