Examples of surprising in a Sentence
It's not surprising that he doesn't want to go.
The changes to the campus were surprising.
He shows a surprising lack of concern for others.
A surprising number of people were laid off at the factory.
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Today’s enthusiasm for independent watchmakers, artisanal finishing, and provenance has surprising parallels to the late 18th century.
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Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
3 July 2026
Behind the stellar play of the 40-year-old Vozinha, Cape Verde became the smallest country to reach the knockout round, securing surprising draws against former champions Spain and Uruguay and another against Saudi Arabia.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
Plus, the film takes pleasure in mixing genres, surprising with thriller vibes that many won’t see coming.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
An observation, a surprising message or a sudden change of plans could push you into reaction mode.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
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Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
3 July 2026
Behind the stellar play of the 40-year-old Vozinha, Cape Verde became the smallest country to reach the knockout round, securing surprising draws against former champions Spain and Uruguay and another against Saudi Arabia.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
Plus, the film takes pleasure in mixing genres, surprising with thriller vibes that many won’t see coming.
—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
An observation, a surprising message or a sudden change of plans could push you into reaction mode.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for surprising
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“Surprising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surprising. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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