1.   He was surprised by reports that he has snubbed some strikers.

2.   Her attorney, Jacob Atwood, said Friday he was surprised by reports of a possible plea bargain.

3.   Several former officials said they were surprised by reports that Russia was without photo satellites and said that these reports illustrated the lessening of tensions between Moscow and Washington.

4.   The report surprised traders who anticipated an increase and boosted corn futures the exchange-imposed daily trading limit yesterday.

5.   The report surprised traders, who expected the so-called placement figure would be lower.

6.   The report surprised traders, who expected a drop as competition from Europe, South America and Australia erodes demand for U.S. grains.

7.   The sobering report did not surprise Missouri fund administrators.

8.   This report may have surprised the financial markets on the amount of business activity and the lack of price increases at the wholesale and retail levels.

9.   Two former friends said they were surprised by reports that Zaccardo had cooperated.

10.   Guard Mark Jackson said the retirement report surprised him.