unforeseen

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It is worth remembering that even victories come burdened with the drag of unforeseen consequences.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sometimes, unforeseen delays during transportation extend delivery times even more and they are beyond the merchant’s control, but consumers don’t see that, she says.

From The Wall Street Journal

“There’s all these ripple effects that stemmed from this disruption in Eastern Europe that were unforeseen and we were reacting to in real-time.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The Miller High Life Theatre in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, said: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, Steve Martin & Martin Short's show, originally scheduled for Friday, February 27th in Milwaukee, has been postponed."

From BBC

Beyond the inherent risk of investing in an ETF that could go to zero, these funds may have other unforeseen consequences.

From MarketWatch