had surprised
- past perfect of surprise.
Example Sentences
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A revised set of figures continued to show that U.S. economic growth powered ahead last summer, confirming an upswing that had surprised analysts in December.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn said Monday that he had surprised even himself by becoming the first from his country to win a tournament in the ancient Japanese sport.
From Barron's ● Nov. 24, 2025
Workers who have helped lead the organizing said the development had surprised them.
From New York Times ● Feb. 27, 2024
It’s Sloan Moyer, 11, a Kansas City resident who found out last week her dad had surprised her and her family with tickets to the game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2024
The sign had surprised Carla since "forgive us our trespasses" was the only other context in which she had heard the word.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
