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Meanings of hardly surprising in English

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Usage of hardly surprising in English
1
It is, however, hardly surprising following his unChristian pronouncements in the past.
The Irish Times
2
It is hardly surprising, then, that the new parliament is badly flawed.
The Guardian
3
It was rarely used by the coaching trade, which was hardly surprising.
For my Country’s Freedom
4
So it's hardly surprising that they are increasingly fretting about climate change.
Reuters
5
Sir Dennis's appointment is hardly surprising given his connections with Tony Blair.
The Irish Times
6
So it's hardly surprising that Picasso too was inspired by his work.
The Guardian
7
It's hardly surprising, then, that they feel wholly entitled to their wealth.
The Guardian
8
So it was hardly surprising that they ended up with similar IQs.
The Guardian
9
Her requests are hardly surprising, as she rightly regards herself as half-Irish.
The Irish Times
10
It is hardly surprising that Tremlett should be wearing his quizzical look.
The Guardian
11
This is hardly surprising for those that have been following the bickering.
Wired
12
He spent more time immersed in it, so it was hardly surprising.
Aspho Fields
13
So it's hardly surprising that those who benefit from it remain quiet.
The Guardian
14
That was hardly surprising, with a hook and an oubliette so near.
Cat’s Cradle
15
OK, we faded a little at the end but that's hardly surprising.
The Guardian
16
It looked dark and muddy, hardly surprising after all the heavy rain.
For my Country’s Freedom
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Ireland
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Australia
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