was surprising
- past progressive of surprise.
Example Sentences
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I’m curious about the constraints and what was surprising for you.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
He said the technology was "surprising all of us" and it was "amazing what we can do with it for the good of humanity".
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
The year from William Bengen, a retired financial advisor, was surprising.
From Barron's ● May 30, 2026
The 2014 version was surprising but enjoyable, even if it didn’t fit as smoothly into the narrative arc.
From Salon ● May 28, 2026
What was surprising, though, was how enormous that range was.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
