hardly surprised
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- Given his track record, I was hardly surprised by the news.
- She'd been warned about the potential problems, so she was hardly surprised when they occurred.
- After all the hints, he wasn't hardly surprised by the birthday party.
- Considering the circumstances, it's hardly surprised that the project is delayed.
- He had predicted the outcome, so he was hardly surprised by the result.
- With such a clear warning, no one was hardly surprised by the storm.
- The company had been struggling for months; investors were hardly surprised by the bankruptcy filing.
- She had heard rumors for weeks, so she was hardly surprised when the announcement was made.
- Given his consistent behavior, it was hardly surprised that he made the same mistake again.
- They had prepared for the worst, so they were hardly surprised by the outcome of the negotiations.