as in surprise
something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected
the underdog's victory was a jaw-dropper in boxing circles
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The news comes as no surprise, following the show’s highly successful winter return, which saw record-breaking viewership numbers.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
22 Jan. 2025 -
But none of this came as a surprise to the oil industry.—
Joe Árvai,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2025
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In Bull Connor’s case, film coverage of his fire-hose and police-dog attacks was broadcast on TV, triggering shock and fury in Washington and elsewhere, and ultimately leading to passage of the Civil Rights Act in 1964.—
David Mcgrath,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
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After kicking her feet in a circle to try to get the remains to move, the woman gasps and raises her hand to her mouth in shock.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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In addition to a jolt in ticket sales, the school also recognized a marked increase in the sale of football programs, novelties, parking and concessions, which cumulatively generated $2.9 million in FY24 as compared to $1.5 million the previous year.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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The pain is easy to imagine: a sharp jolt as your brain rattles inside your skull.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
14 Jan. 2025
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The SoCal stunner spans nearly 20,000 square feet across nine-and-a-half acres with 300 feet of shoreline.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2025
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Another Bengals-Chiefs stunner — With under a minute to go, Patrick Mahomes and company trailed 25-23 and faced fourth down from their own territory.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Dennis Quaid says son Jack Quaid will 'eclipse' both him and mom Meg Ryan While his performance is one of gradual revelation, Thatcher’s is one of discovery.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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Tuesday’s lawsuit also sidesteps Rihanna’s later revelations that Brown hit her on numerous other occasions during their relationship.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2025
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The film marked a triumphant critical breakthrough for Anderson, who rose to stardom as a bombshell blonde lifeguard in the ’90s series Baywatch but had long been excluded from awards conversations.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Bitcoin and crypto prices have swung wildly this week as traders brace for U.S. president Donald Trump to drop a bitcoin price bombshell.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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