The sudden announcement took James by surprise, but he tried not to show it.

The announcement took place in a hotel close by the Jets' camp.

But the soccer players and coaches said the announcement took them by surprise.

"Today's announcement, I think, takes us a giant step toward making that goal a reality."

The announcement took top officials of the agency by surprise.

The announcement of the engagement, on 26 February 1960, took the press by surprise.

That announcement took some of the wind from Mary's sails.

The official ceremony and announcement of the new name took place November 16, 2009.

The announcement of the newly married couple took place at their church on the Sunday following the wedding.

A further announcement of nine bands took place on 9 March 2010.