out of the blue
Example Sentences
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Joshua Kushner’s sudden rise to co-ownership of the most storied team in professional basketball might seem like it came out of the blue — but it’s been a long time coming.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 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
How you have your retirement funds allocated between traditional and Roth accounts is not something that comes out of the blue.
From MarketWatch ● May 26, 2026
Then out of the blue comes this reporter.
From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez
