Sentence examples for was perhaps surprised from inspiring English sources

I was perhaps surprised, given my mandate to stretch the boundaries and his reputation for solid mastery of the pantheon, how much we had in common.

Some of the language in April's KSČ Action Programme may have been chosen to assert that no counter-revolution was planned, but Kieran Williams suggests that Dubček was perhaps surprised at, but not resentful of, Soviet suggestions.

It was perhaps no surprise, then, when another coup took place.

Given the intensity of the battle, it was perhaps no surprise both sides had deserters.

It was perhaps a surprise how easily Brolin adapted to his new position.

It turns out they do.' That Bailey's killing happened in Oakland was perhaps no surprise.

So it was perhaps no surprise that neither team could take a decisive step towards Wembley.

Given what was at stake, it was perhaps no surprise Newcastle began nervously, and within 11 minutes they had got off to the worst possible start.

Having played on the dreadful Mbombela Stadium pitch in all four of their previous games, it was perhaps no surprise that the Burkinabe settled more quickly than Ghana.

So it was perhaps no surprise that boss Vicente Del Bosque re-introduced his first team, with only Sergio Ramos remaining from the Tahiti mauling and Victor Valdes named in goal.

Mason is perhaps mildly surprised, but he has little self-doubt.