surprising speed

collocation in English

meaningsofsurprisingandspeed

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surprising
adjective
uk
/səˈpraɪ.zɪŋ/us
/sɚˈpraɪ.zɪŋ/
unexpected:
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speed
noun
uk
/spiːd/us
/spiːd/
how fast ...
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(Definition ofsurprisingandspeedfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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With snakelike movements it wriggles away through the loose snow withsurprisingspeed.
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What would it mean if thissurprisingspeedof genetic adaption could be extrapolated to humans?
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Withsurprisingspeed, a veritable ' elections industry ' developed around the world, acquiring increased complexity and sophistication as time went by.
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The emotional margin is very small between talk and action and it is passed withsurprisingspeed.
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They can move withsurprisingspeedin the water and on land.
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When alarmed, gaur crash into the jungle at asurprisingspeed.
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When agitated, it can resort to a typical serpentine movement and move withsurprisingspeed.
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Quizquiz was obviously surprised, but as consummate strategist acted withsurprisingspeed.
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Clause 4 makes various officers in a company individually liable, a provision which is particularly important as the individuals concerned can change companies with quitesurprisingspeed.
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When a meal is within reach, usually a few inches, a rosy boa will strike withsurprisingspeedand accuracy.
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That said, he is capable ofsurprisingspeedwhen running and can also demonstrate driving skills on a par with other officers.
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Both stand approximately six feet tall at the shoulder, and can move withsurprisingspeedto defend their young or when approached too closely by people.
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The defenders of the hill withdrew withsurprisingspeedand the train, containing officers and soldiers from the command post, withdrew towards the middle of the town.
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