How to Use surprised in a Sentence

surprised

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  • Nevins was surprised at the bond between the late Queen and Roberts.
    — Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024
  • Rausch is not surprised to see how clutch Gross has been for the Huskies.
    — Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Is there anything the Chiefs did that surprised you guys?
    — Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2024
  • Won’t be surprised if the Frogs add a backup via the portal.
    — Dallas News, 10 Jan. 2023
  • Look ahead: Don't be surprised if the loser appeals to the Supreme Court.
    — Dan Primack, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024
  • Based on those records, bettors should be surprised if the Celtics drop a third straight game against the Cavs.
    — Nick Hennion, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Don’t be surprised if the final numbers this year are about the same.
    — Orlando Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2022
  • But don’t be surprised if a lower seed comes out of nowhere to win it this year.
    — Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Many here wouldn’t be surprised to see Sunak tossed out of power.
    — Patrick Smith, NBC News, 2 July 2024
  • And Southerners might be surprised to see which spots made the list.
    — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 May 2024
  • But don’t be surprised if that number climbs even higher in the days to come.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
  • What book might people be surprised to find on your shelves?
    — New York Times, 6 June 2024
  • Jones was not surprised to see Ladapo pivot to measles.
    — Amy Maxmen, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Guerrero, looking surprised, trotted home to tie the game, 1-1, with two outs in the fourth.
    — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 13 Apr. 2023
  • The players were neither surprised nor upset by the changes.
    — Dean Spiros, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Joshua Jackson was surprised with a blast from his past at the 2024 Emmy Awards.
    — Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024
  • Second, researchers were surprised to find that the grave was about 5,500 years old.
    — Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • The actors were surprised to learn that the Euphoria star, 26, shared screen time with them.
    — Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
  • What book might people be surprised to find on your shelves?
    — New York Times, 4 Jan. 2024
  • And with more than 15 colors to choose from, don’t be surprised if you’re tempted to add more than one to your cart.
    — Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2023
  • Yes, even for a bunch of young Americans who some might be surprised to see hanging with the top teams in the world.
    — Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2022
  • While fans may have been unsure, Fitz wasn’t surprised to see the bear’s return.
    — Andrea Salcedo, Natalie B. Compton, Anchorage Daily News, 31 July 2023
  • Don’t be surprised if Jay Fair or Landen King make some noise here in the fall, either.
    — Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 8 Apr. 2023
  • As the surprised man turns around, his assailant sucker punches him in the face, knocking him to the ground.
    — Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 17 May 2024
  • In this world, no one can be surprised when one’s heroes, peers, and friends perish.
    — Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2023
  • So don’t be surprised if the court’s ruling, which should come by the end of summer, favors Grayscale.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune Crypto, 7 Mar. 2023
  • If the economy shrinks next year, no one should be surprised.
    — James MacKintosh, WSJ, 4 Dec. 2022
  • And as such, Apples Never Fall features some key changes that fans of the book might be surprised about.
    — Lauren Huff, EW.com, 14 Mar. 2024
  • The set includes eight emotions: happy, sad, angry, surprised, silly, anxious, loved, and tired.
    — Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Brands are often surprised to find duplicate and even triplicate investments burning holes in their budgets.
    — Tate Olinghouse, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024

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