were surprising
- past progressive of surprise.
Example Sentences
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He said that while the attack on Iran had been anticipated, its timing and the duration of the war that has ensued were surprising.
From Barron's ● Mar. 31, 2026
When researchers at the University of Gothenburg analyzed the object using isotopic and chemical methods, the results were surprising.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 23, 2025
For the film’s screenwriter, Nora Garrett, both Polidoro’s question and the public’s response to it were surprising, but not unexpected.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2025
"Every day we were surprising ourselves, just being put in situations where you had to make difficult decisions," said Letitia.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2025
The contents were surprising, but the cloth was even more so.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
