How To Use Prise In A Sentence

She jumped back with a little yelp of surprise.
Second, at the same time, I'm somewhat surprised and mildly appalled that this story hasn't generated a lot of buzz in the blogosphere.
They establish a colony on Ragol but this perfect planet soon unleashes a few surprises and all hell breaks loose.
During the take-over battle the stock quotations of both enterprises rose so that an investor would have to wait several hundred years to finance the purchase price of the shares from the present level of profits.
Schedule 3 comprises a number of toxic or precursor chemicals with widespread industrial uses, such as phosgene, hydrogen cyanide, phosphorus trichloride and thionyl chloride.

You will be surprised at the power of muscle memory. Times, Sunday Times
Jim had hustled over quietly and begun to help out with the horseshoeing, expecting ridicule from the likes of Hugh Glass or old Zeke Williams, who had just arrived at the rendezvous, but, to his surprise, the fact that he was married to a woman of such pure fire produced the very opposite of the effect he had feared. The Berrybender Narratives
Hassan in frequently going to sleep in one town, to awake in another far distant, but without the benighted Oriental's surprise at the transfer, the afrit who performed this prodigy being a steam-engine, and the magician it obeyed the human mind. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 23, February, 1873
The overall seaminess of that enterprise is so underreported that just last week, one of the Post's own reporters felt like they had to obtain a quote in order to get the dictionary definition of "lobbyist" into their story. Peter Orszag's Move From The White House To Citigroup Should Definitely Trouble You
As may be imagined, this capture, not so much a fluke as a surprise gave me cause to rethink my fishing plans on the lake.
Hello, Swanson," he said without surprise.
These new forces have synchronized with the conscious policy of a certain sector of Canadian opinion which has persistently sought to detach us from that quarter of the world's orbit and the world's people comprised in the British federacy. Whither Canada
Arthur spun in his chair, not an ounce of surprise on his face.
In the first instance the government was aiming to foster a private sector in small and medium-sized enterprises.
You could be surprised by which one you prefer. Times, Sunday Times
Gadafy's striking non-endorsement of the Democratic candidate focused in part on Obama's pledge of "unshakeable" support for Israel, which caused dismay, if not surprise, across the Arab and Muslim worlds last week. Obama Taking Over Democratic National Committee Partly To Avoid Kerry's Fate
I doubt that Michelle Obama was surprised or dismayed by the boos at the Nascar rally: it's not surprising that the national doubtfulness about first ladies and the strong, accomplished women who are coming to hold the role would emerge in boos from some of the Obama administration's fiercest opponents. Michelle Obama's Nascar boos | Kay Dilday
I finally managed to prise his new address out of her.
She used a knife to prise open the lid.
To our no small surprise, very soon after this quietus had been given to bibliomaniacal hopes, the books in question appeared before us in excellent condition. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 97, November, 1865
This link is sort of off-topic but really not, as it's yet another case (as in the present one) of the media doing their level best to shout down "the critics" -- the nattering nabobs of negativism -- and then, years later, admitting that the "gadflies" were right all along, and that what looked like a scam, walked like a scam, and quacked like a scam was -- quelle surprise! Funky math with Mark Larabee (Jack Bog's Blog)
The 60 mostly uninhabited islands which comprise the group lie within an area only 20 miles square.
When Carol Thatcher returns to these shores from the jungle she may well be rather surprised to find her ‘good friend’ Linda McDougall quoted in most of the papers. Carol & Linda to Heal the Rift?
It surprised me that she was helloing at me when I passed her on the way to my office.
Finishing beef on grass presents a unique challenge to this re-emerging enterprise.
In terms of its careful emphasis on surprise, artillery concentration, and methodical planning, Amiens pointed the way ahead to Alamein.
The series in fact comprises only two: one in the form of a monk's habit and cowl, and one depicting a pin-striped business suit and tie.
But it is precisely the familiarity of the urban terrain to those who live there that enables them to use it to the advantages of ambushes, surprise attacks and rapid redeployment.
The launch vehicle employed comprised three stages, the first stage being the highly successful Redstone rocket.
The only real surprise in last week's announcement is that he would not stand for a fourth term.
While it's no surprise that this script is based on Nelson's own play, given the perfectly measured arguments, the film is never short on cinematic virtues.
Then the pleasant little surprises of all kinds that we imagined; and the pleasant looks that greet us when we condescend to accept them; the patience that can translate our most unwarrantable "crossness", because there has been some trifling difficulty in obtaining the half of a star or the corner of a moon which it had pleased us to require, into "such a good sign of being really better"; and then our appetite (which the gods know is at that season singularly keen), how is it not tempted with unutterable dainties and friande morsels, all sorts of amateur cookery in our behalf, where Love himself has not disdained to turn the spit, and look into the stewpan! and all served up so gracefully on the small tray, covered with its delicate white damask cloth, arraying with more than mortal charms the moulds of crystal jelly and pure-looking blanc mange! Zoe: The History of Two Lives
The editors of BLACK ENTERPRISE recognize that philanthropy is the giving of money, time, and talent.
This has come as a surprise to many economic forecasters. Times, Sunday Times
It was a surprise when he chipped to mid-on. Times, Sunday Times
The surprise is learning that even when a school's moderation process is proved faulty under the NCEA, students can still retain their inflated marks.
He said what had surprised him was that many of those arrested had no previous convictions.
They should also provide a string of romantic surprises throughout the day. The Sun
You will be surprised to see how fast your system boots this time.
The biggest surprise still awaited us. Times, Sunday Times
But it did it and I'm quite surprised that the celebration, the bicentenary of this amazing event was not more widely publicised - it did appear in one of the English newspapers.
As to the pay of the Mercenaries it nearly filled two esparto-grass baskets; there were even visible in one of them some of the leathern discs which the Republic used to economise its specie; and as the Barbarians appeared greatly surprised, Hanno told them that, their accounts being very difficult, the Ancients had not had leisure to examine them. Salammbo
I'm not surprised you feel ill - let it be a warning to you!
Elroy is surprised to learn that the gardens are not fables but space stations that orbit the Earth and are run by a much-feared Lord, who seeks out Wiggles for taking the forbidden fruit - an apple, natch. 4/06 UPDATE: My New Year's Resolution
Their ability to conduct surprise raids presupposed close familiarity with currents, beaches, and locations of population centres.
I was pleasantly surprised to see him shown in such a spiritually redeeming light.
Another surprise is the limit on building space used for commercial activity, a blow to "multiuse" buildings. Financing rules complicate search for dream condo
For the Out Skerries comprise a group of three little islands which are conveniently arranged to form a perfect natural harbour.
I wouldn't be surprised if as a result of his Liverpool trip he finds his popularity ratings soaring.
She used a knife to prise open the lid.
`I'm surprised to find someone like you dabbling in that kind of Protestant neo-orthodoxy ! ULTIMATE PRIZES
Crucially, at the heart of this construct is the Commission, comprised of appointed technocrats ruling as benign Platonic guardians, protecting the interests of all the peoples of Europe. Democracy or stability?
What began as a rubber tyre and components importer in the late 1980s has now grown to a serious farm machinery enterprise based around its "remanufactured" low-hour second hand North Queensland Register - Front Page
Zoe's illness took her family by surprise and crept into their lives gradually.
Judah and Jerusalem desolate then this credit of the prophets, and the hopes of the people, will both sink together; the former will be found false in flattering the people and the latter foolish in suffering themselves to be imposed upon by them, and so exposed to so much the greater confusion, when the judgment shall surprise them in their security. Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume IV (Isaiah to Malachi)
Why does it surprise anyone that a company involved in a cruel business would act in a cruel, cold-hearted manner?
The researchers were therefore surprised to discover that foraminiferan tests sampled from the Challenger Deep contained calcareous components, including the dissolved remnants of coccoliths, the calcium carbonate plates of tiny algae called coccolithophores, and planktonic foraminiferan test fragments. Innovations-report
The outer lobbies of these enterprises often feature murals depicting satellite launches, jet travel, or electronic laser shows.
Some of you may be surprised to see Mr. Jerrold here in person-in as much as our notice card intimated that he had been "liquidated" - which process we have come to understand in recent years is somewhat of an ordeal. The Present Condition of England
The current appeal site comprises only the former lairage fields, lying between the rear of residential properties fronting West Road and factories to the north and east.
He has funded the program through his JADE Foundation, an acronym comprised of the first initials of his family: children, Jonathan and Alison, and his wife of 32 years, Ellen. Funding Art Therapy for Veterans and Trauma Victims
The most important was that "surprises' were exceedingly dangerous in the nuclear age. The Collins History of the World in the 20th Century
We have every reason to remain indignant, disgusted, embarrassed and angry about this fact, but no room anymore whatsoever to feign surprise. The CNN estimate of the Searchlight Rally. | RedState
Communications among individuals are often blocked legally by governments and illegally by enterprises to protect competitive advantages.
These people are experimental and sensorial, no surprise given the centrality of digital and pharmacological media in their lives. Globe and Mail
•If you've been following the fate of Men in Trees (ABC, 10 ET/PT), it won't surprise you to learn this now-canceled series — always an ABC afterthought — is being dropped into the network's summer schedule to complete its run. Critic's Corner Wednesday
Philosophy aims only at the truth, not at mere persuasion regardless of truth, which is a dubious enterprise in both its intentions and its methods.
With the floor of the channel shallowing from 200 metres to 60 metres and at the same time a rock pinnacle, like a finger, rising up from the sea bed to 29 metres from the surface, there is no surprise that the whirlpool was once described as a 'conflux so dreadful that it spurns all description. Found While Looking for Something Else
A multi-cyclone dust separator according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises at least three dust separation units for separating dust stepwise from relatively larger size.
The U.S. S.ate Department Monday expressed surprise at the -- quote -- "abruptness" and said other countries face their own decisions on whether to stay or go. CNN Transcript Apr 19, 2004
Their passing and movement took their opponents by surprise and they did the club proud. Times, Sunday Times
The danger of a surprise attack or ambush is very real.
Joint enterprises are free to use and organize labour as they see fit, but they must conform to Soviet labour laws. Inside Perestroika: The Future of the Soviet Economy
An enterprise should encourage innovation.
Of course, Americansmight very well be the last to know (surprise) andcould be hurt the most (in more ways than one). SO SAY THE BANKERS: Learn to Love the 'AMERO'
We managed to prise off the lid with a tyre lever.
Is it sad that what surprised me most about this article was that his pension is only 24K per year? The Volokh Conspiracy » “Phila[delphia Police] Officer Admits Lie in Saying He Was Shot”
And to my great surprise, I discovered that snow here is often a more magical experience. Times, Sunday Times
Order maintenance is clearly a political enterprise, raising questions of definition, equity and accountability.
The big surprise was the strong showing of ultraconservative Islamists, called Salafis, many of whom reject women's participation in voting or public life.
Then the earle desired that he might put in mainprise, which was granted: and so the earle of Kent, sir Rafe Ferrers, sir Iohn Roch, & sir Iohn Draiton knights, mainprised the said earle bodie for bodie. Chronicles (3 of 6): Historie of England (1 of 9) Henrie IV
But that is no surprise as he sees similarities between his new and old bosses. The Sun
Heere, sweetpea, please to tayke this platter ov shrimps piled in teh shape of teh startship Enterprise, wiff teh cocktail soss on teh brij…. I don’t do Touchy-Feely - Lolcats 'n' Funny Pictures of Cats - I Can Has Cheezburger?
Of so-called "eco-terrorism" in his case, a term believed coined by Ron Arnold, executive director of the Center for the Defense of Free Enterprise (CDFE), a radical right wing group established on July 4, 1976 "to continue (the) Revolution of liberty, free enterprise and individual initiative .... without hindrance by government. Daniel McGowan - Another "War on Terrorism" Victim
The great surprise is that out of this slim body, a sonorous, powerful voice emanates vibrating with a immense nuances of expression.
The two joggers seemed surprised when a motorized wheelchair zipped past them on the downtown Denver sidewalk.
The Committee is comprised of scientific experts with experience in a variety of disciplines such as animal husbandry, animal behaviour, bacteriology, clinical medicine, epidemiology, parasitology and virology.
He smiles benignly, but I would be truly surprised if we met again.
The timing of the decision was a complete surprise.
'You mean he's going to vote against her?' Scobie asked in surprise.
In fact, the off-grid market consists of some of the largest industrial enterprises on the planet, operating in remote and often extreme environments. Let the Market Pay for Renewable Energy
First, the most obvious example is the Internet bubble where the majority of enterprises have no economic value whatsoever without perpetual financing.
Anyway, I hope your first day back at University, school, or even a college of Further Education is not too hard, and your lecturer/teacher doesn't spring a surprise test on you.
To the surprise of many, he remains at the helm despite this most depressing afternoon of a season that has become an ongoing ordeal by fire. The Sun
The yachting industry is being seen now as a significant employment and revenue generator, through marinas, boatyards, other commercial enterprises, as well as yachting events.
She's also helped one client go from being an employee to the owner of a fully diversified enterprise, and is now helping him franchise his new operation.
Enterprise business structure appraisement system is built up on the base of enterprise business assessment technique and related theoretical accomplishment.
Je sais que je n'ai pas de talent mais au moins meme des critiques ca me donnerai le courage de continuer car il faut savoir que toutes critiques envers moi sont prises de maniere constructives ... Pinku-tk Diary Entry
I blinked in surprise; her dark, sandy-blond hair, rough in texture, was now streaked with green.
Small enterprises depend on community financial support to move from small to medium size.
Each year a select few men and women are honored because of their genuinely heroic contributions to the enhancement of cooperative enterprise and to the advancement of the principles of cooperation.
The visiting team seemed surprised that Scotland were so keen on the battling side of things. Times, Sunday Times
Resist acting surprised when a relative makes a marriage announcement. The Sun
Many hotels are showing enterprise and imagination by staging special events.
Perhaps most of China's enterprises companies are at the state of arterialize sociality, which means taking time to learn, organize, restructure.
But when you ask for it back, don't be surprised to get an admonitory finger-wagging about being over-fixated on money and wealth, when you really should be thinking more about wellbeing and the work-life balance.
Cynics are not surprised that politicians say one thing when they are campaigning and another when they are in power. The Sun
Don't tell him about the present -- it's a surprise.
We should therefore not be surprised that the twenties were an enthusiastic display of unchaperoned dating, provocative dress, and exhibitionist behavior.
After it moved to its Curtis Street premises 13 years ago, the enterprise started stocking organic produce.
Indeed, those expecting a sci-fi actioner will be left surprised by the film's quiet middle section. The Sun
The glorious end came so quickly it almost took the crowd by surprise. Times, Sunday Times
That is why I was so surprised one night when she came into the living room wearing high heels and a mini skirt with side pleats so high I could see she might not be wearing underwear.
When in 1254 he created an apanage for his eldest son, Edward, two of its principal components were the lordship of Ireland and the earldom of Chester, within which was comprised several Welsh lordships.
Notice concerning time limitation of providing foreign exchange settlement document for export business by export enterprises.
He gave an animated jump of surprise when he saw me, laying a dramatic hand on his chest.
I was surprised at how many sports areas there are near the city centre and how inexpensive they are.
She made no attempt to disguise her surprise.
Will the grower lose all expenses and other tax deductions relating to his or her small business or farming enterprise?
Do not be surprised if, initially, she directs her anger at you.
Reporter: Are you surprised that you gelled so quick?
The neoconservatives, to my complete surprise, were not pleased.
Lara's 100%-owned Araguaia Nickel Project comprises 53,889 hectares of exploration licenses and claims in a district that has seen several significant nickel discoveries in recent years: Araguaia adjacent to Vila Oito (Teck), Serra da Tapa and Vale dos Sonhos (Xstrata) and Lontra (Horizonte Minerals plc). The Earth Times Online Newspaper
We had attended Morning Chant and were now seated for breakfast, disheartened but not surprised that the early Greys had already taken the bacon, and it remained only in exquisite odor. Excerpt: Shades of Grey by Jasper Fforde
The team leader will be the most important factor in this difficult enterprise.
I'm normally a light sleeper, so it was a surprise that the husband was the first to notice this.
Much to my surprise Ben suddenly burst into song.
There are no surprises here: it's rustic Americana and country inflected ballads all the way.
She seemed surprised and not at all pleased to see him.
Given the state of the telecoms equipment market, it's no surprise to hear that this area was hit by a drop-off in spending and customer destocking.
Dave sends BoingBoing this short movie comprised of excerpts from footage they captured on November 2, 2004.
A security guard surprised the burglars in the storeroom.
You know how everyone feigns surprise when you tell them how old you are.
That these reports were generated would only be a surprise to anyone who was pig-ignorant of the requirements of 8-K disclosures. Congressional inquiry confirms: Waxman is an idiot*. | RedState
Enterprise wouldn't replace Melissa's rental car even after a mechanic declared the tire on her current car "unrepairable," and warned that it would be unsafe to drive 400+ miles back to New York from Rochester on a donut spare. Enterprise Tells Post-Op Patient To Drive 400 Miles On A Faulty Tire - The Consumerist
The odd question took Rezo by surprise, but he put a hand under his chin and glanced toward the ceiling as he searched his memory.
Now the microwave oven was pretty old and I'm not surprised it conked out, but the iron was relatively new and I hadn't been expecting it to explode in my hand for another couple of years at the earliest.
To his surprise,he swept through the exit easily.
The announcement took Washington and Paris by surprise, but Downing Street had been expecting it.
One of the greatest surprises recorded by the survey is the recolonisation of Britain by the 13-spot ladybird, which was once considered extinct here. British ladybird species struggling to compete with alien invaders
New business Public relations consultancies no more want to stand still than any other business enterprise.
He may not have been aware that Arm is already an important global enterprise. Times, Sunday Times
Scheduled for completion in early 2001, the room will comprise more than 4,000 square feet and house three high temperature short time pasteurization systems, including standardizers, homogenizers and blending systems.
It argues that this reflects the inherent character of the relationship between the public enterprise and the political controllers.
Adhering to the principles of innovation, detail, uniqueness, change-place-reflect, we offer our best service to enterprises and government, and get a favorable reception from our customers.
An agent for eliminating singlet oxygen which comprises a colloidal solution of a platinum group metal; and a composition comprising the agent as an effective component.
I won't be surprised if the striking ‘colonels’ have been generously compensated for their brazen defiance of military norms.
Whenever something fell or moved, she'd jump in surprise.
As he expounded the philosophy of enterprise and free-market wealth creation, there was a stir of interest in the public gallery.
An enterprise will look for a breadth of services from the telcos and strong competition in a potential location.
Never be tempted to use hairspray: it looks naff, smells horrid and your date will get an unpleasant surprise if they touch your hair.
In truth, taking on Sandamhor as a family enterprise would be an impossibility without my mother's salary as a headteacher on a neighbouring island. Back to the land: from London to sheep farming on Eigg
The State shall encourage government, organs, enterprises, institutions, social organizations and citizens to participate in and support activities aimed at science and technology progress.
Belliard's October success hasn't surprised manager Tony La Russa, who said his second baseman is accustomed to playing in pressure situations because he does so every winter in the Dominican Republic. Belliard plays up to Cards' expectations
Yet there was to be a surprise exhibit in each collection. EXTINCTION: Evolution and the End of Man
When I capped the pen and folded the paper R. asked with surprise, ‘You're done?’
Today, with the market competition becoming more and more intensified, the competition of commodity price has already become the normal competition phenomenon among enterprises.
So again like a good politician I shall try to tailor my ideology to make it sound more attuned to a reality that surprises and confounds me.
The first release comprises four-bedroom detached, five-bedroom detached and five-bedroom split-level houses.
Bands do have a natural lifespan and if the whole thing had come to an end nobody would have been surprised. Times, Sunday Times
Helped by the suckers on her tentacles she can easily prise open clams and mussels that would defeat most people. Times, Sunday Times
His great and wealthy enterprise constantly formed an apple of discord.
Close your eyes. Don't peek. I've got a surprise for you.
The fumigation and oxygenation apparatus comprises a large stone jar with a glass funnel and a pipe leading into the room.
We were surprised to find that the not-so-new CD changers for cars had no problem handling our test CDs of just under 92 minutes in length.
The kindness you show to a colleague surprises some people but has a lucky outcome for you. The Sun
Local ghillie David Dinsmore took a small party of Scouts to Addergoole river last Saturday, where all were surprised by the variety of tiny fish life that crawl, swim or wriggle on the river bed.
Due to the overlap between politics and business these banks have suffered heavy losses from subsidizing state-run enterprises and bad loans.
He glanced in her direction and his eyebrows arched in surprise when he saw her.
The house comprised a kitchen, a little hall, lower parlour, pantry, two cellars, a hall above stairs, an upper parlour and four chambers with cocklofts above.
It did not surprise her when Fanny said, "Now, Sophie dear, it seems only right and just that you should inherit the hat shop when I retire, being the eldest as you are.
French language (a thing indispensable to the happiness of married life), piano-playing (a thing wherewith to beguile a husband’s leisure moments), and that particular department of housewifery which is comprised in the knitting of purses and other Dead Souls
It will come as no surprise to their fans that the film is a phantasmagoria of sickly colours, psychedelic flourishes and jarring optical tics, all reflecting the state of mind of a character way out on the edge.
He was greatly surprised.
So I suppose it's no surprise that a May 7 press release from the the World Congress of Families (WCF), an extremely conservative group that "seeks to restore the natural family as the fundamental social unit and the 'seedbed' of civil society," accused CCF of wanting to '' de-institutionalize marriage "and of celebrating the fact" that an increasing number of women are choosing not to marry and have children. Stephanie Coontz: Unconventional Wisdom on Families
I was pleasantly surprised to find my ingenious, distant relative had a setup I had never imagined.
While it all seems a little cryptic and confused, the duo promise a night of bizarre and sweet surprises where everyone is welcome.
England became increasingly ragged in the field, and the game yet again was prised away. Times, Sunday Times
Hand forging tools comprise variously shaped hammers. The base on which the work is supported during forging is the anvil.
Economic survival of the enterprise or its further progress depends on managers communicating effectively with employees.
I was somewhat surprised to see him.
This lady was genuinely surprised at what happened to her pet.
You are a business-an enterprise with a quality based product line, and skilled knowledge base.
We were surprised today to learn that Mayor Bloomberg dismissed his hand-picked Schools Chancellor, Cathie Black, after 97 infelicitous days as chief of New York City's school system. Henry J. Stern: Black Thursday
The Marlborough community area comprises 26 parishes in the north east of the Kennet district.
I'm surprised at you behaving so badly - you ought to/should know better.
The group stage, the most hotly contested part of the negotiations, was once again rather thin in terms of surprises. Times, Sunday Times
Proposals to turn part of the existing building into flats and to build two blocks of two-storey flats have caused surprise and raised questions about where any revenue from the flats would go.
These multitude blunders of the FFI 2004 only confirm the opinion that the organizers should be comprised of young people, instead of old-timers who suddenly resurface with the revival of the film scene.
Further increases in capital allowances for small and medium enterprises would also be very welcome.
This surprise declaration was so stunning that local New York television stations broke into their regular broadcasts of soaps and talk shows.
The group was surprised to find a strong water current flowing through a wide chasm where the road had been.
She was actually a bit surprised when a familiar screen name popped up in a private window.
Essentially the course comprises sequences of language drills.
I will sincerely serve the vast number of enterprises, the development of enterprises icing on the cake for us to welcome you to hot pillow talk shop, communicate online.
You could be surprised by which one you prefer. Times, Sunday Times
The transition was so abrupt that it took her by surprise.
To the insatiable bloody appetite of this creature nothing comes amiss; he takes the male ostrich by surprise, and slays that wariest of wild things on his nest; He captures little birds with the dexterity of a cat, and hunts for diurnal armadillos; he comes unawares upon the deer and huanaco, and, springing like lightning on them, dislocates their necks before their bodies touch the earth. The Naturalist in La Plata
Directly or indirectly, ownership provides the dollars and authority an enterprise needs to conduct its business.
The news of your transfer surprised us all. We will miss you, but realize that exciting opportunities and challenges await you. It has been an honor to be your colleague. We have all benefited from your wit and wisdom and wish you every success on your career path.

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