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unsurprising

American  
[uhn-ser-prahyz-ing] / ˌʌn sərˈpraɪz ɪŋ /

adjective

  1. not causing or likely to cause surprise; as expected.


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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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