Example sentences of "it come [prep] [art] [adj] surprise " in BNC.
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| 1 | They wanted it to come as a sudden surprise — jolt . |
| 2 | In fact , it came as a complete surprise to the hoteliers of Ramsey when they were given notice to quit their premises within six days , leaving behind ‘ all furniture , bedding , linen , cutlery , crockery and utensils ’ . |
| 3 | Gavin , who chose The Crusades , 1095–1154 , as his final specialist subject , said : ‘ It came as a great surprise to win . |
| 4 | Maggie was called to see Mr Parnham during the next morning and it came as a great surprise . |
| 5 | It came as a great surprise to me for some reason or other . |
| 6 | Glen Coe Still on conservation issues , it came as a pleasant surprise to many when the news leaked that the Countryside Commission for Scotland , who built and own the controversial visitors centre on National Trust for Scotland ground in Glen Coe , had recommended that the centre be moved . |
| 7 | It came as a pleasant surprise and is most gratefully received . |
| 8 | He was sort of evasive and fey and appeared relatively shy and my impression of him at the time was that he had little charisma , no star quality and not a lot of talent , and it came as a big surprise when he became as successful as he was . |
| 9 | Strachan said : ‘ It came as a big surprise when I was told six weeks ago my name was being put forward . |
| 10 | It came as no great surprise to discover that , in the Department 's view , the new Committee ‘ could well function within the structure of the Technician Education Council ’ . |
| 11 | ‘ Did it come as a great surprise to you ? ’ |
| 12 | Although his may not sound much , after reading the book and getting to know the calm character of Mrs Aimsley , it comes as a big surprise when she starts to get very emotional and make irrational accusations to Imamu . |