Example Sentences

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"This was surprising," said Seung Gyo Jeong, first author of the study and a researcher in Jalan's group.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 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

Matthias knew the drill; it was surprising how the stone-holder could gain quiet among such a noisy, quarrelsome gathering.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques