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Examples of surprising in a Sentence
It's not surprising that he doesn't want to go.
The changes to the campus were surprising.
He shows a surprising lack of concern for others.
A surprising number of people were laid off at the factory.
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Denver was one of the more surprising teams in the NFL this season, finishing 10-7 and making the playoffs for the first time since winning the Super Bowl in 2015.
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 25 Jan. 2025
Although concerning for Georgia deer hunters, the discovery is not all that surprising given the extent of the disease’s spread in the South.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 24 Jan. 2025
This behavior isn't entirely surprising, as dogs are known for their remarkable ability to remember food locations.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
However, the way Davis’ preferences were revealed was a bit surprising given his typically quiet maneuvering.
—Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 25 Jan. 2025
Although concerning for Georgia deer hunters, the discovery is not all that surprising given the extent of the disease’s spread in the South.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 24 Jan. 2025
This behavior isn't entirely surprising, as dogs are known for their remarkable ability to remember food locations.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
However, the way Davis’ preferences were revealed was a bit surprising given his typically quiet maneuvering.
—Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Surprising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surprising. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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