Example Sentences

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But Kennard may have surprised even himself when he drove against Houston’s Jabari Smith, U-turned, scampered back outside the three-point line and drained a three from the wing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

I’ve noted elsewhere in these pages the succession of formerly atheist or agnostic intellectuals who in recent years have surprised their audiences by acknowledging Western societies’ ancient and continuing dependence on Christian concepts and values.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

Mr Sarandos earlier acknowledged that the agreement may have surprised investors but said it was a chance to position Netflix for success in the "decades to come".

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025

What the market has been doing in a vacuum of economic data releases, an intensifying trade war, and stock index gains tied to a handful of shares should have surprised no one.

From Barron's • Oct. 17, 2025

I must have surprised him with my words, for he grew silent.

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi