surprise
Example Sentences
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It may be surprising that companies that are the subject of conflicting news would underperform, even when the balance of the news is positive.
From MarketWatch
Preserving NAD+ balance protected mice from developing Alzheimer's, but even more surprising was what happened when treatment began after the disease was already advanced.
From Science Daily
“The rally feels somewhat unhinged, likely surprising even the most bullish market participants with the speed and magnitude of the move,” Joni Teves, strategist at UBS told clients in a note on Wednesday.
From MarketWatch
It wasn’t wholly surprising having seen “Breaking Bad” and working on “Better Call Saul” that Vince Gilligan would want long pieces where the plot is being developed by watching character development through action.
Surely, you won’t be surprised to know that everything works out for Ebony, too.
From Salon
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