Even though A (was thought/expected), different result B
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彼女は帰るのかと思いきや、僕の隣に腰を下ろした。
Even though I thought she'd return home, she sat down next to me.
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あの人は私より遥かに年上と思いきや、まだ２０歳だと言う。
Even though I thought that person was much older than I am, they are still 20.
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