surprise
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The second charge density wave produced the bigger surprise.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026
Morgan Rogers and Maxence Lacroix are outstanding additions while the surprise signings of veterans Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck are clearly designed to police the dressing room and set the tone.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Bobker said it’s not a surprise that most major water agencies are rallying around these voluntary deals because it lets them continue largely “business-as-usual” operations while the ecosystem continues to deteriorate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
West Coast, the family is planning a surprise move back to the U.K. later this month, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
That’s why I couldn’t hide my annoyed surprise when he told us that he needed our help here again today.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
That said, you’ll be in an even stronger position if you know unexpected expenses — whether medical costs, long-term-care needs or other surprises — won’t derail your financial security.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 8, 2026
Since publication, I’ve heard from dozens of SPV investors about the surprises they’ve encountered after buying their stakes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
You have surprises, you have ones you kind of expected, snubs, the whole nine.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
The BBC said Marler will make his debut with a series of "special appearances packed with power, personality and plenty of surprises".
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Mari Luz says she lives in the Jewish quarter and then surprises us with an invitation.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
I think he's had a taste of being abroad and I'd be surprised if he doesn't want to try it again.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Early on Wednesday, Moderna and Merck surprised investors when the two companies announced that their experimental therapeutic vaccine, which pairs Moderna’s intismeran autogene with Merck’s Keytruda, helped prevent the recurrence of melanoma in certain patients.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
Don’t be surprised to see Serra taking advantage of Ace’s speed by letting him return kickoffs and make some plays on offense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
At a tense time for locals, what surprised me was how easily the old-school Comporta I’d heard about, with its artisanal shops and cafes, could still be found.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Standing in front of her mirror, I’m pleasantly surprised.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
How does she feel about the TV Academy’s surprising change?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
The study relayed some surprising numbers: Even delays of five to 10 minutes in responding to a potential employer correlated with about a 30% reduction in Fiverr users’ chances of getting the job.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Her work is unlike anything I’ve seen this year, a ruthless and surprising turn from someone who’s struggled to find the right type of script for her unique style and physicality.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
The more surprising story isn’t what’s happening in the world’s most important crude chokepoint — it’s why the oil market no longer seems to care as much as it did just a few months ago.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 16, 2026
The most surprising part was when school came back last fall and people were talking about my scroll.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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