Sentence examples for were surprised by from inspiring English sources

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were overtaken by

were shocked by

were flabbergasted by

were expected by

were alarmed by

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"We were surprised by this.

The Washington Post

Analysts were surprised by the announcement.

The New York Times

IRS officials were surprised by the breakdown.

The Washington Post

The researchers were surprised by the results.

The Telegraph

We were surprised by the hidden extras.

The Guardian - Money

We were surprised by the reaction".

The New York Times

Her neighbors were surprised by the arrest.

The New York Times

But others were surprised by the results.

The New York Times

We were surprised by what happened".

The New York Times

You were surprised by the tenderness?

The Guardian - Music

Perhaps the unions were surprised by that".

The New York Times

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were indicated by

were amazed by

were overheard by

were appalled by

were hit by

were astonished by

were overwhelmed by

were admired by

were offended by

were destroyed by

were astounded by

were affected by

were impressed by

were touched by

were heard by

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