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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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On the plus side: Indoor roller coaster that’s a talker with multiple soundtracks, surprising effects.
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Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2024
On the less surprising men’s side all top five seeds were still alive entering Sunday’s play.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 7 July 2024
Thus, crafting novel and surprising scenarios can help bring to life the invisible threat of space cyberattacks, as well as spotlight nuances across different scenarios that may require interdisciplinary experts to tackle together.
—Patrick Lin, Professor Of Philosophy, Discover Magazine, 6 July 2024
What’s even more surprising is how the 26-year-old plans to spend it.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 4 July 2024
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Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2024
On the less surprising men’s side all top five seeds were still alive entering Sunday’s play.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 7 July 2024
Thus, crafting novel and surprising scenarios can help bring to life the invisible threat of space cyberattacks, as well as spotlight nuances across different scenarios that may require interdisciplinary experts to tackle together.
—Patrick Lin, Professor Of Philosophy, Discover Magazine, 6 July 2024
What’s even more surprising is how the 26-year-old plans to spend it.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 4 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for surprising
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“Surprising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surprising. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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