surprising

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After unleashing a superb backhand winner from an acute angle off the court, she broke into a broad grin and spread her arms out in a gesture that suggested she was surprising even herself.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

He said it’s surprising how much being an authorized user on a parent’s account will boost a young person’s starting score, even though the reporting doesn’t start until age 18.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

It’s not surprising that the Pulte family, based in Michigan, has ties to Fellowship insiders and funders.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Using two-photon microscopy, the researchers monitored activity inside the animals' brains as they reacted to this surprising outcome.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

I list everything I can come up with, but none of it is surprising or profound.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison