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surprising

[ser-prahy-zing, suh-] / sərˈpraɪ zɪŋ, sə- /


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This wouldn’t be surprising, given the song’s status as a bona fide American classic, if it weren’t for the song’s historical significance to the LGBTQ+ community.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

As a 1962 high-school graduate, I find this perspective surprising.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Still, the re-emergence of the pest in Texas near the southern U.S. border wasn’t surprising, given that it has been known to be present among cattle in Mexico.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

And while names like Xanadu had a successful first day on the market, Quantinuum’s public listing quickly lost momentum, a surprising twist for one of the industry’s clear technical leaders.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

And yet, surprising everyone, he managed to survive.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple




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