surprisingly
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Ortiz says Gonzalez found Cynthia’s white Fiero surprisingly quickly.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
At times, it reminded me of John Carpenter’s little-seen, Lauren Hutton-starring 1978 film, “Someone’s Watching Me!,” an equally economical yet surprisingly stylish little TV movie that flaunted the still-budding horror legend’s early talents.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
But if Thompson’s noir tales are bound by the restraints of the era and genre, they are also liberated by them, and these books are surprisingly experimental.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
And, in some surprisingly personal notes, they have shared details about how the conflict is affecting their relationships.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Not surprisingly, the vacation cabins the pilots had been living in all summer turned out to be drafty and freezing cold in the winter.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
