come as a (complete/total) surprise

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: to be unexpected

The news came as a (complete/total) surprise to everyone.

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The federal approval does not come as a complete surprise, as doctors have long recommended that maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for preventing or easing sleep apnea symptoms. —

Juliana Kim, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024 This shouldn’t necessarily come as a surprise, because these two unscripted series continually perform well for Fox. —

Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024 However, this didn't come as a surprise to many viewers. —

Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024 After a banner year of visibility, including a prominent role in sponsoring this summer’s Paris Olympics, LVMH‘s latest appearance might come as a surprise: the reopening of Notre Dame. —

Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for come as a (complete/total) surprise

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