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surprising

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


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The Investigatory Powers Commissioner Sir Brian Leveson, who is overseeing the inquiry, said it was "surprising" that new material was being uncovered years after the case began.

From BBC

Declining wage growth isn’t surprising, given growing weakness in the labor market.

From Barron's

The first scene of Ann Packer’s smart, surprising novel “Some Bright Nowhere” is her final visit with the oncologist.

From The Wall Street Journal

But after the 69-year-old writer threw out his back, he discovered something surprising about the stereotypical symbol of senescence: It was actually a huge help.

From The Wall Street Journal

Which is not surprising if you’ve ever watched “Adventure Time,” where even every villain is also a protagonist.

From Los Angeles Times