surprises
Example Sentences
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In the past year, six members of Congress have died in office, and while a couple were surprises, most of them had health issues they minimized or ignored until it was too late.
From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2026
The strategists also noted that investors have been overly bearish on second-quarter earnings, where there have already been a lot of surprises, similar to during the previous financial reporting season.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
Some could get nastier surprises if the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
The expansion to 48 teams and 104 games, meanwhile, made room for a number of surprises that gave the tournament its life and sparkle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
“It surprises me to see you here in London. You seem so much a part of Ashton Place; it is jarring to think of you in town.”
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
