unannounced

Example Sentences

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The source said Meloni would meet with officials from Saudi Arabia, as well as from Qatar and United Arab Emirates on what had been a hitherto unannounced trip.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“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 • Mar. 6, 2026

“Those taxpayers are left to defend their tax returns when the government suddenly appears unannounced, out of nowhere, asserting massive tax liabilities from decades earlier,” the filing said.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

Chief executive Andrew Judd said members were subject to unannounced inspections and must follow guidelines about how bodies are kept, including on refrigeration.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

She didn’t look surprised to see him arrive unannounced.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie