He surprised the top police brass by making everything ready in a record time, just in time for the elections.

However, more than two years after being diagnosed, he surprised doctors by making an unexpected recovery.

She surprised him by not making more of a fuss.

As a rookie he surprised observers by making the team, even though he was limited in training camp with a left broken hand.

Now the Jazz, which surprised everyone just by making it this far, is on the verge of elimination.

He surprised them all by making a gracious bow to Sorka.

He surprised partisans and opponents by making appointments strictly on merit rather than party affiliation.

The contestants' parents surprised their daughters by making a visit.

Marguerite surprised her by nodding wryly and making a small grimace.

He surprised himself by making the final attitude check and pressing the thrust button precisely on the pip.