unexpected
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“Be cautious of unexpected emails, phone calls, or text messages” related to the incident, including claims that the caller is from ETS or the state or a credit monitoring company, officials also warned.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
Full of endearing quirks, the cats in Ms. Fullerton’s book serve as crucial wells of inspiration, encouraging authors to exercise their talents in unexpected ways.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
This kind of open-ended investigation, often described as 'blue sky' research, can produce unexpected discoveries with benefits extending far beyond the original scientific question.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
But experts said the unexpected diagnosis will fundamentally change the papacy in some ways.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
The sheer unlikeliness of receiving such an unexpected invitation was mentioned by no one.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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