has surprised
- present perfect of surprise (3rd person singular).
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A tiny spider with a bright red smile on its back has surprised scientists by turning up thousands of miles from where they thought its famous relatives lived.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
In a note earlier this month, Standard Chartered Bank’s forex strategist Steven Englander remarked how growth in the U.S. has surprised with its resilience in 2026.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 19, 2026
What has surprised the researchers is how confident the computer models already are about its strength.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
The fund’s runaway success has surprised even its managers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026
“What has surprised you the most about being back?” he asked.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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