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The phrase "are we surprised" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where you are questioning or reflecting on whether a certain outcome or situation is unexpected.
Example: "After hearing the news about the company's financial troubles, I asked, 'Are we surprised by this turn of events?'"
Alternatives: "Is this surprising?" or "Should we be surprised?".
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Given this history, why are "we" surprised at reports about the NSA?
"But why are we surprised?
Why are we surprised?
But are we surprised?
Why are we surprised when smart people act foolishly?
And are we surprised less often by rulings in this court?
"I've been reading so many people saying, 'Why are we surprised?'" Minaj said.
Why are we surprised if our uneasiness with "the other" is not easily laid to rest?
So why are we surprised that, when the enemy becomes adaptive, we get caught off guard?
Why are we surprised at the continuing state of lawlessness in Iraq?
But the question is, why are we surprised that he has changed positions?
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