surprisingly
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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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