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surprisingly

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








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Despite the extensive commentary swirling around the burros, surprisingly little is known about the herd itself.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

For one thing, the administration itself stops surprisingly short of calling for a categorical end to deference to the Sentencing Commission’s commentary.

From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2026

Minutes from the September meeting may provide extra context, as the real fed-funds rate is now surprisingly low.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

She added that authorities had been clearing many of the landslides "surprisingly fast".

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Not surprisingly, every year more than 100,000 people moved across the border from East Berlin to West Berlin.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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