Example Sentences

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Vibrant green and pleasantly balanced, it was refreshing without being overly sweet.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

"I think we've all been, I wouldn't say overwhelmed, but pleasantly surprised by the excitement and the buzz around the team, and in the stadiums," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“I was pleasantly surprised that was all it took.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

But the picture is much brighter elsewhere, feeling springlike and pleasantly warm in the sunshine thanks to the strengthening May sun.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

“Gel eht ni yretra gib,” he said pleasantly.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi