surprising

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The results became even more surprising when researchers discovered that the helmets did not match any previously documented category.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

But, after Norway's 1-1 draw with Scotland's Group C opponents Morocco in Sunday's public friendly, Solbakken described it as "surprising" when talking to Norwegian broadcaster NRK.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

As Ryan Cooper writes in The American Prospect, one surprising factor that’s keeping the supply somewhat steady is been green energy.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

More people are becoming parents at older ages, and they are confronting a new and often surprising financial reality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

So it wasn’t surprising that he was off his game when he arrived at the Wallangarra School for Girls.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti