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Recent Examples of unsurprisingly
When asked about the controversy, Putin unsurprisingly was open to the idea of America changing the borders of a European country, citing the long-standing American interest in Greenland and saying the matter has nothing to do with Russia.
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Eric Green, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
Bold fabrics make a statement and, unsurprisingly, monograms are a mark of elegance.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025
That two of the most recognizable names in UK sport, both Knights of the Realm, both hugely successful in their respective fields, have gone their separate sporting ways has unsurprisingly been of interest to those outside the world of sailing.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Perhaps unsurprisingly, his next start was excellent.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unsurprisingly
Eric Green, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
Bold fabrics make a statement and, unsurprisingly, monograms are a mark of elegance.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025
That two of the most recognizable names in UK sport, both Knights of the Realm, both hugely successful in their respective fields, have gone their separate sporting ways has unsurprisingly been of interest to those outside the world of sailing.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Perhaps unsurprisingly, his next start was excellent.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsurprisingly
obviously
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While this obviously favors those who are already in a union, singles, too, could have a hint of luck on their side to find someone with LTR potential.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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And then obviously handling the real creatures was fun.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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“Unsurprisingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsurprisingly. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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