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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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 30 June 2025
However, digging deeper reveals a surprising insight.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The Column Dresses Sleek, minimalist, and effortlessly elegant, a column wedding dress works for a surprising array of dress codes.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 30 June 2025
If living near a golf course seems scenic and relaxing, it may also be linked to a higher risk of Parkinson’s disease, according to a surprising new study that comes with some limitations.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
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“Surprising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surprising. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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