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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a surprising but" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to introduce a contrast or an unexpected outcome in a statement.
Example: "It was a surprising but effective strategy that led to the team's success."
Alternatives: "an unexpected yet" or "a shocking yet".
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Iran's "A Separation" is a surprising but deserving honoree in the Original Screenplay category.
There is a surprising but delicious crunch as he cuts through the panko.
THE BIG IDEA: In June, D.C. voters made a surprising but decisive choice.
It came with a surprising but excellent Asian pasta, ravioli stuffed with sweet red kuri squash.
How do you distinguish an outlandish reading from a surprising but real phenomenon for example?
Perfectly cooked risotto incorporated shiitake mushrooms, a surprising but ideal foil for Italian rice.
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