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surprised: Today I learned I was been given a raise.  I wasn't expecting it at this time of the year.
gpt
Today I learned I was given a raise.  It was out of the blue, I was not expecting it.
gpt
That's a great surprise!
gpt
Yes, indeed!  It is not the time of the year when raises happen.
gpt
That's really nice. I hope it was a big raise!