surprise
Example Sentences
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This is not the most shocking admission considering the sci-fi thriller is set against the backdrop of an ocean of human blood – but what has been a surprise is its dramatic box office success.
From BBC
To anyone who has been following Murphy’s career, none of this is a surprise.
Paul was then surprised by Scaramucci, who told him about his plan for "collecting the uncollectible".
From BBC
Investor expectations, combined with limited scope for a positive surprise on margins, costs and capital management, keep MS analyst Richard E. Wiles underweight on the stock.
“I’m very glad that I’m surprising the audience with the fact that it’s not Chekhov.”
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
