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 alluding to that surprise in the film’s marketing, like “The Drama” did, implies a greater trust in the audience.
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
At one point it became so bad that the team stopped and looked back at me in surprise.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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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