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surprise

[ser-prahyz, suh-] / sərˈpraɪz, sə- /






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Besides the scale of the production, what has surprised him the most has been just how much the show does utilize practical designs and effects.

From Los Angeles Times

Baker-Mazara’s absence for most of Tuesday came as more of a surprise.

From Los Angeles Times

But the surprising resilience of Chinese exports took off some of the short-term pressure for Beijing to increase consumption.

From The Wall Street Journal

The size of the jump in temperatures in 2023 surprised many scientists – sparking speculation about what might be behind the surge, in addition to carbon emissions and El Niño.

From BBC

Oscar said he was surprised the treatment could pack such a powerful punch in such a small dose.

From BBC