surprising

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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

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

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

Perhaps it should no longer be surprising to report that Marx has a commanding lead in the polls over his two opponents, state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer and state Rep. Scott Bottoms.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

This should not be surprising, given the Eyewash Incident and the Stolen Turtle Incident, but it’s still annoying.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller