Example Sentences

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Samsung’s lagging status has been surprising, Klein noted, considering it has historically been the front-runner in memory.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 26, 2025

"So much research around Stonehenge has been surprising and unpredicted in the last few years," Prof Evans said.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

This turnaround has been surprising for anyone who spent decades watching the NFL shun sports betting—before holding the game in Sin City itself.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2024

The Kings’ collapse has been surprising because they were impressive in the early going, recording an NHL-record 11 straight road wins to start the season.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2024

Every mail brings me proposals, and the number of Americans at St. James's Hall has been surprising.

From The Life of Charles Dickens, Vol. I-III, Complete by Forster, John