This news distressed Levi, but it did not surprise him.

The news of the sale surprised many in the industry.

The news didn't surprise him, but it was like a kick in the belly just the same.

The news surprised him, however; there had been no prior hint of tragedy in her background.

The news which had meanwhile arrived could no longer surprise him.

He remembered the woman to be laid-back and friendly so this news surprised him.

The news surprised most investors, even those who had been warned that Christmas might be disappointing.

But the news will not have surprised those familiar with the sector, and who work in it.

The news surprised him greatly, and I don't like to dwell on how it came about.

We can't pinpoint any conspiracies, but news of their existence wouldn't surprise us.