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blindsided

[blahynd-sahy-did] / ˈblaɪndˌsaɪ dɪd /


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To avoid being blindsided after a spouse’s death, Estrada recommends couples meet monthly to review their finances.

From The Wall Street Journal

If the U.S. legally forecloses this question while other nations leave it open, we risk being strategically blindsided.

From The Wall Street Journal

Read: I’m blindsided by extra Medicare charges because of my income.

From MarketWatch

Some of those who knew Toner-Rodgers said they were blindsided by the news.

From The Wall Street Journal

Colombia's security services said they were blindsided by Petro's initial order, which was issued in the evening on social media.

From Barron's