Sentences with phrase «surprise hit with»

It had a surprise hit with the original Echo in late 2014, with the product helping popularize both voice computing and smart speakers.

TAG Heuer had a surprise hit with its original TAG Heuer Connected, and now it's embracing Android Wear 2.0 with the Connected Modular 45, an incredibly swank, finely machined, lusciously tactile smartwatch.

It's a fun device and at $ 79, or about $ 100, it could be a surprise hit with nostalgia fans and those looking for a basic handset with a little more elegance.

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is a surprise hit with both critics and audiences, which means it's only a matter of time before we get another entry in the Juamanji series.

Ciaran Foy's Sinister 2 marks one of the biggest releases this summer, following up Scott Derrickson's surprise hit with more creepy footage and evil spirits.

The first movie's origin story of this group of space renegades was a surprise hit with both Marvel comic aficionados and newcomers like myself.

Meanwhile, «Burn After Reading» was a surprise hit with British audiences, so if it's to convert any of its longlist mentions, this is as good a place as any.

Inspired by star Channing Tatum's own experiences as a young male stripper, «Magic Mike» was a surprise hit with both critics and audiences.

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Regular communications with your staff, informing them of both good news and how the company is reacting to challenges will go a long way toward making employees feel like you trust them and that they're unlikely to be hit with unpleasant surprises.

Its NES Classic and SNES Classic have been surprising hits for the company, a lesson in the power of nostalgia and appealing to Millennials with money to spend.

Paramount's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reboot was one of August's surprise successes with $ 149.6 million in ticket sales, while The Walt Disney Company (DIS) scored the hit of the summer with Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, which broke the opening - weekend box - office record for August on its way to grossing $ 258 million in the U.S. and more than $ 500 million worldwide within less than a month of its release.

You might need to take a pill to figure out if you'll be hit with a surprise ATM fee even if you're a customer of this huge bank.

When no major privacy problems with the device surfaced, Amazon's smart speaker became a surprise hit product.

Barring downside surprises in inflation, the year - over-year CPI inflation rate will probably hit 3.4 % or higher with the next report.

After a long period of much lower than average volatility (in 2017, the S&P 500 hit 64 record highs, with only four single - day declines of more than 1 %), this has been surprising for many investors.

With the Spanish banking sector's bad - debt ratio hitting a record 6.5 % in May, a 16 - year high, stress test results brought few surprises and highlighted the need for further sector consolidation.

So, it's no surprise that the BRI has been a big hit with less democratic countries.

What also is not too surprising is that with the initial volatility we've seen in bond prices since May, retail investors have hit the sell button with little hesitation.

If your spouse hit you with the split by surprise, he or she is probably prepared, so you're at a disadvantage.

HBO had a surprise hit on their hands with the first season of their ongoing miniseries, True Detective, which stars Woody Harrelson and Matthew «Always Google My Name Before You Spell It» McConaughey as two Louisiana detectives on the trail of a cultish serial killer.

The film took in $ 67 million, a surprise hit that was buoyed in part by a built - in audience familiar with the bestselling book the movie is based on.

Hitting bottom usually takes us down enough pegs to realize we actually have problems with drinking (you'd be surprised how many drunken days and nights can pass before an alcoholic actually starts to even consider there just might be a problem, the rationalizations are amazingly strong and persistent), but then there's actually asking for help and doing what is suggested.

Even if they're nice to our face, they'll drive home with the shock and surprise still hitting them, still mentally processing it.

My sister shares my obsession both with coffee, and chalkboards, so it doesn't surprise me she hit the nail on the head with this one!

I made it with half each coconut and almond milk which provided enough sweetness not to need any extra (to my surprise as I usually need a small extra hit in all teas and coffee).

These were the surprise hit at dinner time with my hubs and 4 and 2 year olds!!

Airport food is a hit or miss but I was pleasantly surprised with a healthy vegan option.

It's no surprise that Breakfast Cookies are a big hit with the kids.

All that said, the quinoa pilaf (with nuts and craisins) mentioned is always a great hit and surprise treat at our seder!

This place feels upbeat and fun, as evidenced by the menu's surprise hit: a $ 6.50 vegetable plate with a fresh and downright fluffy hummus, made from the owner's mother's recipe.

This particular slider - sized burger was a huge hit, and I wasn't at all surprised that all but one of my audience members embraced their burger with the lettuce, pineapple, sauce and all!

This is pretty much what we expected before the season started, with the only real surprise is that the Mariners are hitting like the»76 Reds.

The late hit call on Burfict was a bit questionable, but with his history, it's not a surprise that the call was made.

lets hit them with all we got 2 (this the game i feel that we should use the 2 strikers with nothing to lose it might surprise Monaco) strikers up top and pace on the wings with passion skill and luck we can take them we have nothing to lose just attack wave after wave i would rather lose knowing we did everything we could to score and win then whimper out quietly lets go gunners

He called pro gamers athletes on The View, and hit Utah Jazz forward / avid gamer Gordon Hayward with a surprise question about TSM's acquisition of Doublelift.

However, this latest moment of madness comes as little surprise to Sports psychologist Dr Thomas Fawcett, of the University of Salford, who said after the Ivanovic controversy: «'' It's in the man, I would think that within five years» time if there was a certain nerve hit or chord rung with Suarez in a different situation he would react in the same way.»

It was no surprise to hear Arsene Wenger talking this week about the pressure of being at the top of the Premier League, as his Arsenal side have suffered with it plenty of times, including over the last few weeks when the Gunners hit a slump after finding ourselves two points clear and in pole position to win the Premier League.

During that span Atlanta launched 45 homers, with the most potent contributions coming from first baseman Andres Galarraga (10 homers), catcher Javier Lopez (eight) and surprising outfielder Michael Tucker (eight), who hit six dingers in one six - game run.

Quayle has had to weather a lot of criticism since his surprise nomination, but last week he was hit with a particularly low blow.

No one foresaw such a quick improvement from last year's 5 - 6 team — Saturday's win was the Irish's second this season over a ranked opponent — but even more surprising than the instant success is the manner in which it has come: not with a revamped offense but with a hard - hitting, opportunistic defense.

Team Dorfman with some big hits and digs from Eytan «the old guy» Azaria put away the surprise of the tournament 21 - 10.

The Clarets have been the surprise package this term, with the 25 year - old hitting the ground running since coming in to replace Michael Keane.

Current hard - hit rate leaderboard with a surprise name at the top... Yuli Gurriel!

Despite their off the pitch issues with fans and low expectations, Inter got off to a surprising start, and although they hit a rough patch, they still find themselves in a CL position.

Benitez stuck with the same team that surprised Manchester United a fortnight ago and the gameplan appeared to have worked perfectly as his players expertly absorbed pressure from the hosts before hitting them on the break.

After the club were hit by a surprise draw with Panathinaikos, AVB moved to defend his players and insisted that complacency wasn't the issue and plenty of praise has to be lavished on their opponents.

The French international made a tentative return to the side after an injury hit couple of years but with just a year left on his contract, it's a surprise that rumours of an exit haven't surfaced until now.

And with just a couple of days left till the end of the summer transfer window, Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger believes Olivier Giroud is improving every season and would not be surprised if the Frenchman hits

Benitez stuck with the same team which surprised Manchester United a fortnight ago and the game plan appeared to have worked perfectly as his players expertly absorbed pressure from the hosts before clinically hitting them on the break.

The former Roma star has been a surprise hit in the Premier League this term and he is set to win the Golden Boot award this term, with 28 goals converted already.