But the success itself, and the critical acclaim, doesn't surprise her.

The success of the day surprised us both.

Its success surprised the band when it sold 10,000 copies in under a year.

Sheila DeCastro, one of those fans, said she could not understand why the team's success surprised so many.

The project's success surprised him and apparently exceeded his expectations.

At the store, Chris London, an employee, said the exhibit's success didn't surprise him in the least.

Neither success nor failure surprised him; he had the born driver's belief in the task being its own reward.

Spencer's success at driving in runs for the Yankees doesn't surprise Merrill.

The success of the revolution surprised many observers.

ViroPharma executives say the drug's success has surprised them.