come as a (complete/total) surprise

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: to be unexpected

The news came as a (complete/total) surprise to everyone.

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This shouldn't come as a surprise—the last two years were the hottest on record. —

Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025 For many, Joann’s second filing didn't come as a surprise. —

Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2025 The 10 best stocks of the last decade Some stocks might be expected, while others could come as a surprise Stock investing requires patience, and a key strategy for success is evaluating a stock’s long-term returns. —

Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 7 Feb. 2025 This doesn’t necessarily come as a surprise considering Martinez often talked about his love of pickleball and his desire to play competitively. —

Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for come as a (complete/total) surprise

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