surprising

Example Sentences

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“It’s not surprising to see oil prices come down in the manner that they have,” said Tariq Zahir, managing member at Tyche Capital Advisors.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

It really shouldn’t be surprising that Kempczinski can come off as a corporate stiff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

So it shouldn’t be surprising that the sequel series, “The Testaments,” also has name-specific cultural resonance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Scientists found that this giant planet's atmosphere contains fewer heavy elements than its host star, a surprising result that could reshape how researchers understand the early stages of giant planet formation.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

“France fights their own battles. You invaded them. They fought back. Nothing at all surprising in that story.”

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness