by surprise
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What caught him by surprise was the conversation around fat-phobia that accompanied the film’s release.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Oasis' reunion gig at Cardiff's Principality Stadium was a "hugely emotional" experience that took Noel Gallagher by surprise, the directors of a film charting the brothers' comeback tour have said.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Sentiment is not the only factor that propels the market higher or lower, and any of a number of other factors could easily catch Wall Street by surprise.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
López Beltrán’s statement also caught Sheinbaum by surprise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
I'm just afraid that one day something's going to catch me by surprise.
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
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