It is rather common, experts say, and can be surprisingly successful.

Several quarterbacks thrown into the fire have been surprisingly successful.

It has been surprisingly successful with its new line of Internet servers.

Some were surprisingly successful, but an uncomfortable number also suffered considerable tragedy.

A situation that demanded compromise turned into a surprisingly successful stay, in which it seemed two generations really could learn from one another.

But no matter what happens during the playoffs, it has been a surprisingly successful season in Charlotte.

The book was surprisingly successful for a conservative religious writer's first book.

Gareth is surprisingly successful with women, mainly because he has low standards.

The single was surprisingly successful, reaching number four in the Swedish charts.

All through this surprisingly successful season, the Giants have played running back by committee.