11.   So it came as a not necessarily welcome surprise this week when an insatiable demand for its product emerged from the technical folks.

12.   The improvement in the jobless rate came as a welcome surprise, but economists said there were no guarantees the worst is over for the labor market.

13.   The understated tone is a welcome surprise.

14.   There had always been a library at the institute, and its shelves harbored many a welcome surprise for the informed researcher.

15.   Even though he risks pricking their elation at the welcome surprise, Meadows said he constantly warns them against complacency.

16.   For many of them, it was a welcome surprise.

17.   I think that will be a welcome surprise to many fans, how good the level of play is.

18.   The Japanese and Koreans, whose good manners have been a welcome surprise to World Cup organizers.

19.   His jump into the co-lead came as a welcome surprise, considering he has been bothered by a stiff back and poor form.

20.   According to Peter Gedin, a lawyer for several of the infected patients, the compensation comes as a welcome surprise.