surprising

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That isn’t surprising, as that’s the case with any successful IPO.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

However, the study also uncovered a surprising downside: AI can sometimes become so dependent on what it has already learned that it struggles to recognize something truly new.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

This wouldn’t be surprising, given the song’s status as a bona fide American classic, if it weren’t for the song’s historical significance to the LGBTQ+ community.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Still, the re-emergence of the pest in Texas near the southern U.S. border wasn’t surprising, given that it has been known to be present among cattle in Mexico.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“Oh, don’t be mean!” said Clara, surprising Boaz.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny