little wonder

phrase

used to say that something is not surprising
They failed to realize how costly the work would be. Little wonder, then, that their plan was rejected.

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There’s little wonder why this resort was voted the best in the country—there’s much to love. Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026 This odd little wonder has occurred every single time. Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025 There’s little wonder why strawberry scents have been cropping up everywhere just in time for spring. Venus Wong, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025 Two teams, one club; little wonder last weekend brought such mixed emotions. George Caulkin, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025 Take all that into consideration and its little wonder that this one-of-two LM specification examples sold for just shy of $20 million in 2019. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025 Since Spain has become a leading European production hub for global streamers, little wonder that the country’s most regular content suppliers for major players receive a spotlight at this week’s Content Americas 2025 in Miami. Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025

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“Little wonder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/little%20wonder. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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