Sentence examples for surprises from inspiring English sources

"surprises" is a correct and usable word in written English.
You can use it when you want to talk about unexpected events, discoveries, or developments. Example: "The birthday party was full of surprises, including an appearance by the guest of honor's favorite singer."

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surprises

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Plural of surprise

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No surprises there.

There were no huge surprises about Hungary's vote last Sunday.

Some real surprises this morning as the Bafta nominations were announced: observers were startled at the non-showing of Mike Leigh's superlative Mr Turner, not even in the best British film category, which found room for Paddington.

Some say Africa's biggest tournament has failed to capture the world's imagination this time but there have been some surprises.

On occasion, Brussels has sprung surprises that the Norwegians could not predict.

There has been no shortage of surprises, from continually having my first impressions overturned, to finding myself in a succession of unexpected situations, from a tribal wedding on the islands of San Blas to a Chavista meeting in Caracas.

It's a formula that has lasted and still provides plenty of surprises.

It surprises people to see someone reading on the beach, or anywhere else for that matter.

He surprises me by saying the WHO's health fears seem to be largely misplaced.

In quotes from the book: There are always surprises.

Cinema has become a powerful tool for indigenous cultures, and at this "festival of first nations" there are films in languages you never knew existed, plus a fair few surprises.

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