Example Sentences

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He noted, however, that inflation data had been surprising “in a bad way” and that continued higher core inflation could push him to think a three-quarter-point move would be needed.

From New York Times • Jul. 29, 2022

The story has generated a lot of publicity for the relatively unknown group, who formed last year, which the singer admitted had been surprising.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2012

Certainly the luck of the "Blue Boar" had been surprising.

From The White Feather by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)

The effect of his appearance had been surprising.

From The Man Who Laughs by Hugo, Victor

It appeared that Tom had striven assiduously both to learn his business and to improve himself; and, having considerable abilities, already brightened and sharpened by Louis, his progress had been surprising.

From Dynevor Terrace: or, the clue of life — Volume 1 by Yonge, Charlotte Mary