surprise

Example Sentences

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It would be a surprise if the U.S. decides to pull out of the region and basically tell Iran it can just have the strait, said Adam Turnquist, chief technical strategist at LPL Financial.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Brighton midfielder Fran Kirby said: "It's a surprise that they've not looked back at that on VAR. I don't think McCabe means to grab Thompson's hair. I think she goes to grab her shirt."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The surprise hit movie of 2025 was “KPop Demon Hunters,” which is streaming on Netflix and set a record for having four songs in Billboard’s Hot 100 Top 10 list.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

In a period marked by Middle East conflict and surging oil prices, it may come as no surprise that energy stocks were among the biggest winners in a largely forgettable first quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“What a surprise to see you in the show!” she said.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu