As China’s diplomatic role in brokering an agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran demonstrated to an America caught by surprise, America’s "position at the head of the table isn’t guaranteed."

Source: https://original.antiwar.com/ted_snider/2023/04/25/the-world-is-changing-is-the-us-finally-noticing/

At any given moment, they had the half dozen tallest players on the field and played with a physicality that seemed to initially catch the home team by surprise.

Source: https://www.encinitasadvocate.com/sports/story/2023-01-16/lcc-girls-soccer-still-eyeing-cif-open-berth-despite-early-league-stumble

Before trying the unitard on, I wasn't sure if I would like it on me but it took me by surprise.

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/found-comfiest-8-airport-outfit-27279723

But AI is nothing new – and while ChatGPT may have taken many people by surprise, the seeds of the current commotion over this technology were laid years ago.

Source: https://theconversation.com/were-talking-about-ai-a-lot-right-now-and-its-not-a-moment-too-soon-211448

But then maybe even OpenAI was taken by surprise by what happened.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/may/27/ai-will-be-everywhere-but-its-rise-will-be-mundane-not-apocalyptic-chatgpt

But the unannounced search caught many by surprise, prompting the SSPDF spokesperson General Lul Rua to apologize to non-governmental organizations over similar concerns.

Source: https://www.eyeradio.org/minister-morgan-apologizes-to-diplomatic-corps-over-juba-arms-search/

Earlier in June, the state of Florida picked up three dozen migrants in Texas and sent them by private jet to California’s capital, catching shelters and aid workers in Sacramento by surprise.

Source: https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/2nd-bus-carrying-asylum-seekers-texas-arrives-los-100591641

Esteemed GP Dr Hilary turned 70 today, which took many by surprise, including his colleagues.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/06/19/susanna-reid-stunned-by-dr-hilary-jones-age-on-milestone-birthday-18973964/

Far from being taken by surprise, as they portrayed, "U.

Source: https://original.antiwar.com/ted_snider/2023/03/06/the-us-is-in-conflict-with-countries-for-doing-things-we-know-theyre-not-doing/

Golf’s comeback got an unlikely boost during the COVID-19 quarantines in 2020, taking course operators by surprise.

Source: https://doorcountypulse.com/resurrection-on-the-links-after-several-uncertain-years-golf-is-thriving-again-on-the-peninsula/

Having watched the documentary now, was there something about the history of animation or the process of animation that took you completely by surprise?

Source: https://collider.com/ming-na-wen-pencils-vs-pixels-mulan/

He is a powerful opponent who frequently takes his opponents by surprise with his strength.

Source: https://gamerant.com/my-hero-academia-funniest-characters/

I’m rolling with the women’s tag contest, since the level of excitement took me by surprise.

Source: https://www.cagesideseats.com/2023/8/13/23830124/aew-collision-recap-reactions-aug-12-2023-cm-punk-choked-out

“I’m trying to catch you by surprise, and because the team runs so well and so many of us can run they’re really paying attention to us.

Source: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/05/29/sports/ex-bow-rojas-waiting-for-upswing-on-a-roller-coaster-season/

In December 1986, Diana took the city by surprise when she arrived for a family get-together.

Source: https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/20673038.10-photos-bring-happy-memories-1989-princess-diana-visited/?ref=rss

Insiders admitted they were taken by surprise.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11922613/Manhattan-grand-jury-indictment-took-Trump-team-surprise-Mar-Lago.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

“It completely took me by surprise and it wrecked my mental health in profound ways,” he said.

Source: https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/national/23698829.resilient-student-overcomes-bereavement-depression-graduate-vet/?ref=rss

I think that certainly took her by surprise.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/boris-johnson-tories-bbc-paul-merton-b2389357.html

I think we were a bit taken by surprise.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4653923-rockwool-s-rkwbf-q3-2023-earnings-call-transcript?source=feed_all_articles

Its vociferousness has taken Canberra somewhat by surprise.

Source: https://citynews.com.au/2023/albanese-in-a-bad-patch-or-on-a-downhill-slide/