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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Often considered a treat, dark chocolate may offer surprising benefits for blood sugar control.
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Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 13 Nov. 2025
Minny has won three straight and eight of past nine in this division series, including 27-24 in season opener, but Chitown keeps surprising and over-performing its talent.
—Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2025
But perhaps the most surprising lesson Parker has learned over the course of her career is one that perfectly connects with her evolving sense of womanhood.
—Dontaira Terrell, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
Were there any particularly surprising moments for you in making this film?
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2025
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Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 13 Nov. 2025
Minny has won three straight and eight of past nine in this division series, including 27-24 in season opener, but Chitown keeps surprising and over-performing its talent.
—Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2025
But perhaps the most surprising lesson Parker has learned over the course of her career is one that perfectly connects with her evolving sense of womanhood.
—Dontaira Terrell, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
Were there any particularly surprising moments for you in making this film?
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2025
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“Surprising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surprising. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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