out of the blue
Example Sentences
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Disruptions can come out of the blue: a ransomware attack crippled one Treasury dealer in 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
“After two years, someone called me out of the blue and told me I’d got a record deal on the same label as Elvis,” she recalled to the Guardian.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
So, when dad James messaged him out of the blue about his ancient right to look after animals on the land, it was "like finding a fiver down the back of the sofa".
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
None of this came out of the blue.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026
“Hold on, hold on,” Grandpop said out of the blue.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
