Example Sentences

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Peter Webber, who directed the 2007 film adaptation of “Hannibal Rising,” reported that Mr. Harris was unpleasantly “shocked” by the movie.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

“That cut into investors’ returns, so a lot of investors were unpleasantly surprised back in 2022.”

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Watching the movie is, even now, an unpleasantly immersive experience.

From Slate • Oct. 29, 2024

“Judging by what we hear from tourists, that ugly and sometimes unpleasantly smelling site discourages many visitors from coming to Visegrad,” she added.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 11, 2024

“If you do taste the compound, it will be strong and unpleasantly bitter, so you may line up—calmly, please—at the fountain for water.”

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead