surprise
Example Sentences
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The finale saw his Doctor regenerate, and the episode closed with the surprise reintroduction of Billie Piper, who previously played Rose Tyler in the show.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
One surprise was that teachers were susceptible to the gravitational mass.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
But Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Bride!” revels in surprise.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store surged 31% after the restaurant chain reported a surprise profit for its fiscal third quarter and raised its fiscal-year outlook.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
“I just thought that I would surprise you,” I stammer.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
Vocabulary lists containing surprise
Emotions on Display
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Commonly Misspelled Words, List 6
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"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll, Chapters 1–3
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