Sentence examples for a string of surprising from inspiring English sources
During the low-budget, hidden-value "Moneyball" era of General Manager Billy Beane, the A's have treated their loyal following to a string of surprising regular-season successes.
But it was only the first of a string of surprising public utterances and policies during these early pioneering years in the 1980s.
They have also demanded a string of surprising economic measures, including a ban on exports of petroleum products—allegedly at the behest of supporters in business.On such issues, the SP may not have its way.
The Smoking Gun scoop was picked up by newspapers and television programs across the country, the latest in a string of surprising disclosures on the Web site to influence the coverage of national news stories.
The Conservatives have emerged as the dominant force in English politics after a string of surprising wins in key constituencies.
They have the backing of wealthy locals and officials like Congressman Mike Pushkin, and its small but nimble staff has enjoyed a string of surprising victories, led by Chad Cordell.
Mr. Miller remains the presumptive favorite, but his lead has narrowed after a string of setbacks since his surprising primary victory.
The Democrats hope to use Mr. Suozzi's popularity to solidify their hold on the county and to continue the string of surprising advances that began six years ago, when they first won a majority in the County Legislature.
He added that "after a string of stellar episodes, it's not surprising 30 Rock eventually faltered".
"The most important thing was the three points, sometimes it's hard to play the bottom side," said Karanka, whose players missed a string of chances throughout what turned into a surprising slog of a game.
For Mr. Obama, the ceremony — held at the Interior Department because the White House is tied up with holiday tours — marked yet another in a string of last-minute, bipartisan legislative triumphs, a surprising turnaround in the wake of the self-described "shellacking" his party took at the polls last month.
