Example Sentences

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"Having visited Ukraine last year with one of Reform's MSs I am surprised and disappointed by their position."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

I was actually quite surprised when the people at the other end said they hadn’t contacted me and the whole thing was a scam.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

You may be surprised by how much abundance is quietly waiting for you there.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

“We’re not surprised the two dominant proxy advisory firms ISS and Glass Lewis are against our redomiciliation to Texas,” the ads read.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Lloyd was surprised into looking right at me.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck