Sentence examples for properly surprised from inspiring English sources

The Texas Department of Transportation, which often claims that it lacks the money to maintain its network of roads properly, surprised many state leaders in March when it announced it had an extra $2 billion.

When Gwyneth Paltrow read out his name last month as an Academy Award winner, he was properly surprised and impressed but a little taken aback at the tinseltown dramatization of his late-life good fortune.

Exactly how the body keeps balance, and what happens when these systems don't work properly, might surprise you.

But climate sceptics, who have long argued that natural processes are either underestimated, or not properly understood, will not be surprised at this scaling back of expected warming.

But you'd be surprised: Knowing how to properly clean and maintain your appliances is key to extending their life span.

Sunday's election should properly be taking place next year, but Schroder surprised his likely Christian Democratic opponents by demanding a vote of confidence in the Bundestag.

But I am surprised that The Economist did not properly identify him as the influential (and controversial) figure he is.Scott Somohano Seattle, Washington .

If you are used to plain, steamed broccoli from the freezer aisle, you may be surprised how delicious it can be when properly prepared.

"This surprised me because when something is not done properly, in this instance by the police, you sit down and do more than just fill in the blanks," he said.

She bridled at the notion that judges were incapable of properly assessing complex national security issues, declaring, "You'd be surprised at the amount of understanding other parts of the government think judges have".

AbZ said he felt Tehran is going backwards although he was surprised by the number of women "not covered up properly".