surprise
verb (used with object)
to strike or occur to with a sudden feeling of wonder or astonishment, as through unexpectedness.
Used to describe a continuous action that will progress up until a designated point of completion in the future.
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“What has been heard here in this court will have been surprising to many,” said Sue Hemming, director of legal services at the Crown Prosecution Service.
From Seattle Times ● May 26, 2021