surprising

Example Sentences

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As a scholar who researches the relationship between Christianity and fashion, I have traced how Christian imagery circulates in surprising forms.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

He also made a surprising appearance in the cold open as the ghost of Jeffrey Epstein.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

McNealy, the son of a Silicon Valley billionaire, sits alongside fellow American Alex Smalley atop a bunched leaderboard which continues to feature some surprising names near the summit.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

This is the surprising message Panko recently gave to a group of advisers gathered for a professional conference as he walked them through the latest strategies for helping clients figure out retirement income strategies.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

“You know,” I said, surprising myself, “I think I am.”

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate