unannounced
Example Sentences
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He also said he had made an unannounced trip to visit US troops taking part in operations against Iran.
From Barron's
He also said he had made an unannounced trip to visit US troops taking part in operations against Iran.
From Barron's
“You didn’t tell us you were coming, but on the other hand when you showed up unannounced you also showed up with company.”
From Literature
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The maternity units were downgraded by the CQC to "inadequate" in June 2025, after unannounced inspections raised concerns that women and babies were "at risk of avoidable harm".
From BBC
“Heated Rivalry” stans applauded the actor’s good-natured handling of the situation and flipped over the unannounced but entirely expected appearances by his co-star and best friend, Hudson Williams.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.