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surprising

[ser-prahy-zing, suh-] / sərˈpraɪ zɪŋ, sə- /


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Still, the choice of Casey’s is somewhat surprising.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

None of this is surprising given Ms. Dhillon’s background.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The most surprising result came when researchers reduced FTL1 in older mice.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Employers added a surprising 178,000 jobs to payrolls last month and unemployment dipped back to 4.3%.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s a surprising, bone-deep soreness that makes me wince.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day