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Meanings of little surprise in English

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Usage of little surprise in English
1
It was little surprise when a fourth try arrived on 15 minutes.
The Guardian
2
Reports that ABC News has re-upped with Roberts come as little surprise.
Ebony
3
A little surprise was squirming underneath the water, or perhaps several surprises.
The saint of dragons
4
He hoped to spring a little surprise when the time was right.
Iron Man
5
The girl looked at her in a little surprise and passed on.
Lady Rose's Daughter
6
It should come as little surprise why Aussie media are so interested.
News.com.au
7
The lad looked a moment at the hunter with a little surprise.
The Deerslayer
8
Follow me, Lester; I meant this for a little surprise to her.
Eugene Aram — Volume 03
9
This same nightingale was keeping a little surprise in store for me.
Birds in Town & Village
10
The midfielder's request will have come as little surprise to the manager.
The Irish Times
11
Why, now I can show you the other little surprise I have.''
English passengers
12
Well, you've got a little surprise coming your way, Eddie, my boy.
Corduroy mansions
13
I went into the fire-room, intending to give him a little surprise.
Arms and the Woman
14
We agreed to keep it as a pleasant little surprise for you.
Edna's Sacrifice and Other Stories
15
The turnout came as little surprise to those who knew the singer.
Reuters
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The orders for him to report for duty came as little surprise.
Reuters
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Ireland
Common
Australia
Common
United Kingdom
Common
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