Example Sentences
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Fans of “The Big Bang Theory” can guess at some of the cameos-to-be, others are delightful surprises.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
The expansion to 48 teams and 104 games, meanwhile, made room for a number of surprises that gave the tournament its life and sparkle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
"If we put more targeted effort into observing red dwarfs, perhaps we will find more surprises like this," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Such negativity may allow for the market to jump on positive surprises.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
“Thank you,” I reply, and the smile that comes to my lips surprises me.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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