Example Sentences

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That, unsurprisingly, led households earning over $125,000 to spend almost 19% more on gasoline in March.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Shares of Google’s parent company rise 3.9% after results beat expectations, with CEO Sundar Pichai unsurprisingly crediting AI investments underpinning much of the growth across the company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

And perhaps unsurprisingly, Harry and Meghan's fans stress how the majority of their time here has been spent on good causes, and see no issue with the commercial side of the trip.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Oil drillers and other energy stocks have unsurprisingly gushed this year thanks to crude prices, which have surged due to the war in Iran and resulting supply constraint concerns.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Ophie, unsurprisingly, trusted her mama’s advice more than his.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland