31.   From what has been reported, she claims to have been taken by surprise.

32.   His former boss, Alan Greenspan, was taken by surprise when the economy fell off a cliff late last year.

33.   In brief remarks to reporters, Carns said he was taken by surprise when the job of CIA director was offered.

34.   In each case, the subject is clearly taken by surprise.

35.   Indeed, even educators who know sixth through eighth grade is peak time for cliques can be taken by surprise.

36.   It brings to mind other recent situations where supposedly sophisticated Corporate America was taken by surprise by a simple scam.

37.   Its goal is to ensure that the country will not be taken by surprise again.

38.   Katz aides, hoping to trumpet the signing themselves in a way that spotlighted Katz, again were taken by surprise, and were furious.

39.   Last December, the mayor was taken by surprise when the operators of Bay Cruises began offering gambling excursions from Sheepshead Bay without warning.

40.   Like most in Los Angeles, Bradley was taken by surprise by the rioting.