surprising

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That’s hardly surprising, since annuities protect annuitants from so-called longevity risk — outliving your money.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

The Supreme Court heard this case in 2001 and, in a perhaps surprising 5-4 decision, ultimately upheld the limits.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2026

Plus, the surprising ways stress can affect your body, and why humans can regenerate some tissues better than you might think.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

“The selloff may appear surprising given ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and continued central bank buying,” said Ewa Manthey, commodities strategist at ING.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

I’d be tending my herb garden, clipping sprigs of fragrant leaves or replanting tender roots, then all of a sudden, a single tear would fall down my face without my awareness, surprising me.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall