51.   The events were not a complete surprise, given that company executives had cautioned late last year that eToys had only enough cash to remain open through March.

52.   The expulsion was not a complete surprise.

53.   The job cuts and missed earnings are not a complete surprise, say analysts, given the slowing economy and PC price war that has intensified in recent months.

54.   The new truth is, the Axiom has taken me by complete surprise.

55.   The move is not a complete surprise.

56.   The problem did not come as a complete surprise to mission controllers, who said it might have been caused by radiation.

57.   The plan for the departure of Ross, who has served under Presidents Reagan, Bush and Clinton, did not come as a complete surprise.

58.   The news of termination came as a complete surprise to coach Dick Mannini, who was told Tuesday night of the decision.

59.   The raid appeared to be a complete surprise to the rebels, after months of inconclusive international globe-trotting by Japanese and Peruvian leaders seeking a peaceful settlement.

60.   The reduction in the scope of the project did not come as a complete surprise to local residents.