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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Under the temporary guidance of Austin FC coach Nico Estévez, MLS came out with a proactive approach, surprising Liga MX’s team with genuine high-pressing and determined counterattacks.
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Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 24 July 2025
Chris Paul is all smiles while surprising The Tonight Show audience with his Good Eat'n snacks, as Jimmy Fallon presents him with a new Clippers jersey.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 24 July 2025
Focus on the surprising insight or counterintuitive result that makes people stop and think.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
But, Devers' comments after the game were perhaps even more surprising.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
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Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 24 July 2025
Chris Paul is all smiles while surprising The Tonight Show audience with his Good Eat'n snacks, as Jimmy Fallon presents him with a new Clippers jersey.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 24 July 2025
Focus on the surprising insight or counterintuitive result that makes people stop and think.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
But, Devers' comments after the game were perhaps even more surprising.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
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“Surprising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surprising. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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