How To Use Surprise 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.
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
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.
Arthur spun in his chair, not an ounce of surprise on his face.
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
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)
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.
In terms of its careful emphasis on surprise, artillery concentration, and methodical planning, Amiens pointed the way ahead to Alamein.
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 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
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
I wouldn't be surprised if as a result of his Liverpool trip he finds his popularity ratings soaring.
`I'm surprised to find someone like you dabbling in that kind of Protestant neo-orthodoxy ! ULTIMATE PRIZES
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
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 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
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
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
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.
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'
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
The big surprise was the strong showing of ultraconservative Islamists, called Salafis, many of whom reject women's participation in voting or public life.
But that is no surprise as he sees similarities between his new and old bosses. The Sun
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.
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.
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
I blinked in surprise; her dark, sandy-blond hair, rough in texture, was now streaked with green.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
Never be tempted to use hairspray: it looks naff, smells horrid and your date will get an unpleasant surprise if they touch your hair.
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?’
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.
Bands do have a natural lifespan and if the whole thing had come to an end nobody would have been surprised. Times, Sunday Times
Close your eyes. Don't peek. I've got a surprise for you.
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.
He glanced in her direction and his eyebrows arched in surprise when he saw her.
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.
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.
I was somewhat surprised to see him.
This lady was genuinely surprised at what happened to her pet.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
She had never won anything in her life, so it's safe to say she was surprised when she scooped the rollover jackpot.
Was surprised about how complicated is to combine a landline and dsl. first they needed to “digitalize the line” at the switch, then add all kind of filter boxes around the house … A Dying Landline Business Sounds a Lot Like Static
Your love life may be unusually action-packed, from surprise reunions to secret plans for a first or second honeymoon. The Sun
He surprised me by handing me his hat. Times, Sunday Times
She looked at him, eyes moistened still, and her face struggled between smile and surprise.
Surely one could expect no surprises from a substance so common and so familiar.
I was surprised," said Stillman, who yelled in disgust from the penalty box. NHL - National Hockey League - St Louis vs. Detroit
Second, your mind begins to problem - solve in order to interpret this incongruity or surprise.
Tom blinked in surprise, then recovered himself.
The real surprise though is how unspectacular the programme is.
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.
You have surprised me with your good behavior.
It came as something of a surprise.
The Sabres were often used to attack rebel encampments and the usual tactic was to come in at very low altitude and catch the rebels by surprise, strafing the area with the six .50-caliber Brownings.
Even so, his transformation from player to pedaller has taken even him by surprise. Times, Sunday Times
He heard footsteps approaching, and drove his spurs so fiercely into the roan as to force a surprised groan from the animal as it leaped forward. War
I remember the railings near the boarding bridge - slatted iron painted white - and to my surprise I also remember the main hall, although my memory was of a place much larger.
Martin contented himself by picturing his brother-in-law's surprise on Sunday morning when he opened his EXAMINER and saw the article on the treasure-hunters. Chapter 9
On the right hand of the Judge are -- not the Jews confronting the Gentiles on the left -- nor exactly the well-conducted and well-balanced people who get there in Greek allegories -- but a group of men and women who realize where they are with a gasp of surprise. The Jesus of History
USATODAY. com - Frenchwoman surprise winner in biathlon USATODAY.com - Frenchwoman surprise winner in biathlon
On stage there was yet another pleasant surprise in store for the audience.
The only surprise in all the puerile humour is just how sour the film's view of marriage is. Times, Sunday Times
His parents were not surprised when he asked for a lock on his bedroom door before he had reached his teenage years.
This surprises you but means you can strengthen relationships at home and at work. The Sun
But how to talk about it without spoiling the element of surprise? Times, Sunday Times
But to my surprise, instead he got out a battered pair of drumsticks, with which he beat a brief tattoo on the top of my head.
• Le Trianon, avenue des Bains, Parc des Thermes, Allevard, +33 4 7671 9617, letrianon-allevard.frAlsace surprises the visitor, not just with the strange Germanic dialect and its colourful half-timbered gingerbread houses clustered in tiny villages surrounded by rolling vine-clad hills, but also with some of the country's finest cuisine. Budget bourguignon: cheap eats in France
What kind of mailmen head into enemy territory in order to deliver a surprise blow? Anime Nano!
Throughout the house, the views are a constant source of surprise and delight.
It was a pleasant surprise when they reconvened to record 1997's For Those In Peril From The Sea, a classy collection of upbeat rockers, jangly pop tunes and introspective balladry.
I remember catching a ballan wrasse and, on unhooking it, being surprised to find thick white teeth of the sort you might expect to see in a human mouth.
Now, being overcharged is not note worthyin Las Vegas, I was not really surprised to be charged $30to havea bowl of oatmeal and a coffee delivered to my room. Wine me, dine me, make me write bad checks « TalentedApps
Hucknall's double award came as no surprise.
Here is an important fact that sometimes surprises even veteran Internet surfers: you don't have to be connected to the Internet to use a Web browser!
This sort of reckless intellectual adventurism is not surprising, coming as it does from someone who affected surprise that rising petrol prices have an effect on the economy.
The first smash hit of the 2007-2008 Broadway season turned out to be one of the biggest surprises in Broadway history â€ â€œXanadu.â€ People are calling a hilariously reinvented send-up of the 1980â€™s Olivia Newton-John film, this irreverent musical adventure, about following your dreams when others say you shouldnâ€™t, spins along to the addictive original hit film score by pop-rock legends Jeff Lynne and John Farrar. Whoopi Roller Skates ‘Xanadu’
J.D. Joyce, senior vice president of investments for UBS Financial Services in Houston, was surprised by some microcap balance sheets recently. Smallest Shares Go Their Own Way
To my considerable surprise, they formed an instant, eager bond, and went into a tight conversational huddle for the next 45 minutes or so.
Surprise might be greater did the observers realise that the imaginal is the normal hibernating stage for these species. The Life-Story of Insects
It should really not come as a surprise when you have friends round for dinner and someone, gently, reminds you that you need two referees to support your Ph.D. application.
Melanie experienced a jolt of surprise.
The colors of the candles lit each night and Swahili terminology are included, along with Tokunbo's favorite karamu (feast) recipe for brownies to give away with a surprise for each recipient. Spokesman.com: Latest stories
It invariably takes me by surprise when I enter a steamy greenhouse in winter and my glasses fog up. Times, Sunday Times
It might come as a surprise to my readers to hear that I am a rather dedicated fan of non-fiction.
Another genius discovery from Lebanon: "Trouver la perle rare est une chose, en trouver 26 en est une autre: une Libanaise a eu la surprise de sa vie en découvrant 26 graines nacrées dans une huître dans un restaurant de poisson et fruits de mer dans le sud du pays ." thanks Martin Tuesday, September 09, 2008
He surprised a masked intruder in the kitchen.
He's on his way out, and, rabid dog that he is, it's no great surprise he's going out foaming all the way.
The gradual decline has not surprised him, not least because of the way smokers have been lectured to from on high. Times, Sunday Times
Some visitors to the to the Kedoshei Yisrael Shul in Kiryat Gat are taken by surprise when they see the rav is a member of Israel's Ethiopian community, not what one might expect in a shul of survivors of the Shoah. YESHIVA WORLD NEWS
I'm not surprised the offer wasn't genuine, it sounded too good to be true.
They were examples of absolute aggression, unequalled in surprise or impact since the Second World War.
Despite this, scientists have been surprised to find that the tuatara is the "fastest evolving" creature on the genetic level. CreationWiki - Recent changes [en]
Gingerly prising the door open half-expecting a private party or aftermath of a wedding reception, we were pleasantly surprised to be ushered in and offered drinks.
That I exist is a perpetual surprise which is life.
Even the most hawkish leaders baulked at countenancing a right of pre-emptive action when the world's principal disputants both had nuclear missile submarines designed to evade a surprise attack.
As he overachieved in one arena after another, he surprised us all.
He was surprised upon learning that he merely had to untuck the bedcovers to get under the blanket.
It is little surprise that legend and lore should have built up around it.
Call the airline to reconfirm your flights on the day of departure to prevent any surprises at the airport.
After placing several calls to one of his handlers, I was more then a little surprised to receive a callback from someone who identified themselves as Tom.
During the six-hour surprise road check, more than 100 drivers of cars, trucks and busses tested positive for illegal drugs.
That was no surprise as she was a member of a family steeped in sport and she was always proud of the success of her nephews and nieces.
I was surprised and just that malenky bit poogly to sloosh Dim govoreeting that wise. Where's the show?
In writing this review and consequently refreshing of my memory of all the episodes in this year, I was surprised to find so many clunkers in the midst.
X factor: Veteran Weissensteiner, 37, the Lillehammer gold medalist, is no longer a consistent threat on the tour, but could surprise in her home country. USATODAY.com - 'Mean Jean' is back, but sliding under the radar in Torino
When Nia walked into Rephaims house, the bright and festive dcor surprised her, a stark contrast to the rooms appearance when shed escaped earlier. The After Wife
Except it looked to me like he was watching something, his own collapsing infrastructure perhaps, his expression shifting between blankness and surprise. Imperfect endings
This came as a surprise to the British Chambers of Commerce.
There are rumours this could be the last shuttle flight, and I wouldn't be surprised.
So far the Obama Administration, to our surprise and perhaps its own, has behaved with admirable sobriety despite the wailing from the political left. The Housing Bust Lobby
The biggest surprise in this colourful biography is that its subject allowed it to be published. Times, Sunday Times
The story is full of surprises which cause the reader to catch his breath.
-- Members have been asked to surprise Secretary for Meetings Di Stefano which they instruct to attend a assembly during slightest twenty-four hours in allege of which meeting. Philadelphia Reflections: Shakspere Society of Philadelphia
He had one potentially decisive factor in his favour: the element of surprise.
The big surprise was how easy it was. Times, Sunday Times
To my surprise, Mrs Svoboda opened her eyes and murmured back,'My beautiful Troy.'

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