surprising
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How does she feel about the TV Academy’s surprising change?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Before the match there was surprising honesty from then head coach Andoni Iraola, who told me he was unsure if Milosavljevic was ready for the Premier League.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Her work is unlike anything I’ve seen this year, a ruthless and surprising turn from someone who’s struggled to find the right type of script for her unique style and physicality.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
The more surprising story isn’t what’s happening in the world’s most important crude chokepoint — it’s why the oil market no longer seems to care as much as it did just a few months ago.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 16, 2026
Sharks were Chicken’s favorite—a surprising choice for a boy who was sweet as marshmallows.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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