unexpected
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The subtitle, “An Unexpected Archive of Celebrity Portraits,” is stamped on its cover like a travel visa.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Unexpected discoveries in basic plant science can lead to major advances in medicine, agriculture, and environmental sustainability.
From Science Daily • Feb. 3, 2026
It also incorporates a variety of toppings, such as shreds of TJ’s Unexpected Cheddar, dried apple chips with cinnamon, and crunchy pieces of pecan.
From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025
Unexpected strength in the Chinese economy could intensify one of the stock market’s biggest risks, a shift that could make shares more volatile, and investors more hesitant, over the coming months.
From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025
“This business might be a shock to them, Brain. Unexpected, you know.”
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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