unexpected

Example Sentences

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One of the more unexpected findings involved female offspring, which showed more pronounced physical differences.

From Science Daily

But if you build a budget that allows for some unexpected expenses, you’re less likely to feel guilty and more likely to stay on track with your long-term goals.

From MarketWatch

A Walmart is heading to the area, and with this news comes an unexpected offer for the shop that would allow him to comfortably retire.

From Los Angeles Times

If there is one thing conservationists and volunteers have learned over the past 12 months - it is to expect the unexpected.

From BBC

A new Target store’s soft launch in New Jersey saw an unexpected returns line due to a pricing error on a one-day promotion.

From Barron's