"surprise" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- Harwell surprised nearly everyone but himself by announcing at spring training his intention to retire.
- In 1987, after 10 years away from the ring, Foreman surprised the boxing world by announcing a comeback at the age of 38.
- He surprised most of his colleagues by abruptly announcing his resignation in March.
- And in 1974, she surprised the opera world by announcing her sudden retirement, aged 55.
- Finally, she surprised her son by announcing her resignation on 3 July 1820.
- A few months after September, 11, he surprised everyone by announcing he'd joined the Marines.
- At the post-fight press conference, Leonard surprised everyone by announcing his retirement again, saying he just didn't have it anymore.
- She thought he was working on a good line of defense, but then he surprised her by announcing quietly, "My father would agree with you."
- That is probably why last year he surprised everyone, including his own staff, by announcing he was going to give his museum to the nation.
- Last week, defense attorneys surprised the courtroom by announcing they would call no witnesses.
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