unsurprising
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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At Citi Research, analyst Paul Lejuez found the transition unsurprising, given Nike’s “frequent need” to lower its sales and margin forecasts.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
So it’s unsurprising that another event, which took place in early June in north-central Kansas, received scant national attention.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
So, she sees it as unsurprising that this technology becomes even more popular during wartime, when "death and loss are dominant themes".
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
The show, hosted by Pink, ran just over three hours and was relatively unsurprising when it came to the wins it delivered.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
Most of Twig’s egg drop designs ended up being impossible to create, which was pretty unsurprising, but she insisted on making as many as she could and testing those out.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
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