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“by surprise”

The following 5 entries include the term by surprise.

take by surprise

phrase

to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected

taken by surprise

phrase

to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected

takes by surprise

phrase

to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected

taking by surprise

phrase

to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected

took by surprise

phrase

to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected


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