Examples of 'caught by surprise' in a sentence

Meaning of "caught by surprise"

caught by surprise - This phrase is used to describe being taken off guard or unexpectedly encountering a situation. It implies that the person was not prepared for what happened and may feel shocked or unprepared

How to use "caught by surprise" in a sentence

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caught by surprise
Maybe we were just caught by surprise and were beaten.
Maybe there was no struggle because he was caught by surprise.
Israel was caught by surprise by these new missiles.
The police outriders had been caught by surprise.
Was caught by surprise when the crisis did arise.
There is no excuse to be caught by surprise like this.
Caught by surprise the defenders gave up.
He would not be caught by surprise a second time.
And it would be terrifying if one were caught by surprise.
The military was caught by surprise and did nothing.
It is wiser to be well aware than being caught by surprise.
His enemies were caught by surprise every time.
Caught by surprise recently and happy.
Looked like she was caught by surprise too.
He was caught by surprise and swallowed them.

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Wilson and his men were caught by surprise.
Drivers caught by surprise are less able to avoid an accident.
The report claims they were caught by surprise.
Papal troops were caught by surprise and thrown into confusion.
Nobody today can claim to have been caught by surprise.
May we not be caught by surprise attacks.
They would better be prepared than be caught by surprise.
We must not be caught by surprise by our own advancing technology.
That way you are never caught by surprise.
We have all been caught by surprise as this mod appeared so suddenly.
Even the burly man got caught by surprise.
Do not get caught by surprise if you lose your job.
Raffaele and two of his men are caught by surprise.
I have really been caught by surprise by the response to this post.
Villagers in many instances are caught by surprise.
I was caught by surprise and then startled back to reality.
His supporters even were caught by surprise by this move.
There was virtually no warning and the community was caught by surprise.
You do not want to be caught by surprise in the future.
Migratory birds and other wildlife have been caught by surprise.
Avoid being caught by surprise.
Even the most experienced runner have been caught by surprise.
Never get caught by surprise.
The last thing you want to do is get caught by surprise.
I have caught by surprise.
The town and the fort were caught by surprise.
The government was caught by surprise and so far has not reacted.
Proactive people are rarely caught by surprise.
She was caught by surprise.
They miscalculated and were caught by surprise.
Tom was caught by surprise.
You are quick to act where others might be caught by surprise.
God was not caught by surprise.
Scott was moving to the top of the race track and was caught by surprise.
Even when you caught by surprise.

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