unannounced

Example Sentences

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that he had traveled to the U.A.E. on an unannounced visit during the U.S.-led campaign against Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Levin said the new policy effectively defeats the purpose of unannounced oversight visits.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Imagine the brouhaha if the appointment had been unannounced, if he had had the job taken from him before he even started.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office made an unannounced visit to the Fed’s headquarters construction site, saying they wanted a tour and to check on progress.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Tonight’s dinner has no scheduled entertainment, not even the standard piano accompaniment, but entertainment arrives unannounced at the door nonetheless.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern