surprisingly

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After a surprisingly quick negotiation with the film and TV studios, the members of the Writers Guild of America have officially ratified a new four-year contract.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

There are surprisingly few contraindications to oral estradiol, and women can talk to their doctors to see if this is an option.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

In the end, some 8,000 small seismic events were induced along the targeted fault, but also, surprisingly, along other faults running perpendicular to the main one, sparking local magnitudes ranging from -5 to -0.14.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

The somewhat grim task is surprisingly complex, involving hourslong Zoom calls with regulators and airport officials, not to mention armies of lawyers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

“You’re here about Gretchen,” he said, the voice surprisingly strong, vibrant, almost young.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen