surprised

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Labour MP Alex Davies-Jones, the former victims minister and Labour MP, said she was "horrified but sadly not surprised when she first heard of the allegations against David Sullivan".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

"I think we've all been, I wouldn't say overwhelmed, but pleasantly surprised by the excitement and the buzz around the team, and in the stadiums," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

But the endangered fish surprised them: A team of biologists recently spotted 30 of the rare trout — and 21 babies — in Topanga Creek.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

As the conflict unfolded, Gulf Arabs were surprised when Iran attacked them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

I back into my room again, heaving the door shut on Theo’s surprised face.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse