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Discover LudwigThe phrase "almost as surprisingly" is not correct in standard written English.
It can be used when comparing the level of surprise between two events or situations, but the construction is awkward.
Example: "The results were almost as surprisingly unexpected as the previous year's findings."
Alternatives: "nearly as surprisingly" or "almost as shockingly".
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But then, almost as surprisingly, he was pursued by the Nigerian authorities, specifically Mr. Ribadu's commission.
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