unsurprising
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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The confession is unsurprising because the Department of Energy had made almost identical confessions in two previous federal lawsuits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 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
It's unsurprising that his new documentary also explores the issue.
From BBC ● May 18, 2026
While the data suggest Foundayo is seeing slower adoption than the Wegovy pill, this is unsurprising, J.P.
From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026
Penelope felt a wave of relief: At last, here was a piece of news that was completely unsurprising.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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