unexpectedly
Example Sentences
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Nagi said her inspiration to take learning to the less-fortunate came about unexpectedly, about three decades ago, when a boy walked into one of her art workshops in Mumbai.
From BBC
Confidence among German investors fell unexpectedly this month, highlighting the fragile nature of an anticipated rebound in Europe’s largest economy this year.
In January, he even sent a photographer stumbling on the red carpet after darting unexpectedly between his legs during a visit by Poland's president.
From Barron's
While giving no release date for the remakes, it unexpectedly announced a side-scrolling 2D prequel game Sons of Sparta with immediate release.
From BBC
They took heart from data Wednesday showing 130,000 US jobs were created last month, more than double what was forecast, while unemployment unexpectedly dipped.
From Barron's
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