hardly surprising

Examples (20)

• Given his lack of preparation, it's hardly surprising that he failed the exam.
• Given his track record, it's hardly surprising that he failed the exam.
• After a week of heavy rain, it is hardly surprising that the river flooded.
• With all the recent budget cuts, the company's financial struggles are hardly surprising.
• She has always been ambitious, so it is hardly surprising she got the promotion.
• She had been working 16-hour days for weeks, so her exhaustion was hardly surprising.
• With rising inflation, it's hardly surprising that consumer confidence is low.
• The audience's reaction was hardly surprising given the controversial nature of the film.
• The poll results were so one-sided that the election outcome was hardly surprising.
• Considering the evidence, the jury's verdict was hardly surprising.
• Considering how much they argued, their breakup is hardly surprising.
• After years of neglect, it's hardly surprising that the old house is in such disrepair.
• It is hardly surprising, therefore, that the company decided to downsize.
• The high crime rate in that area is hardly surprising considering the lack of economic opportunities.
• When you mix those two chemicals, the explosive reaction is hardly surprising.
• Given the team's poor performance all season, their elimination from the playoffs was hardly surprising.
• He never exercises and eats poorly, so his declining health is hardly surprising.
• It's hardly surprising that many people are choosing to work remotely these days.
• The team lost its star player, so their subsequent defeat was hardly surprising.
• With the constant rain and cold weather, it's hardly surprising that attendance at the outdoor event was low.