Example Sentences

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That’s one reason neither he nor Harner would be surprised if a wave of startups is created by ex-SpaceXers after SpaceX goes public.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

In a decision that surprised both sides, Alabama lost by a 5-4 vote in 2023.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

I was surprised to see that it made a simple arithmetic error early on, keeping more of my portfolio in cash than I had requested.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Because such rituals were closely tied to the Assyrian center of power, researchers were surprised to find this text so far from the empire's core regions.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

He surprised her with an aviary full of rare songbirds off their elegant dining room.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock