unannounced

Example Sentences

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The proposed regulations also called for an initial site visit to the hospice to ensure it’s set up to care for patients, as well as unannounced follow-up visits.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

On Tuesday, prosecutors from Pirro’s office showed up unannounced at the construction site for the Fed renovation and were turned away, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The commission said on Monday that its competition division was carrying out unannounced inspections in two member states at the premises of a chocolate confectionary company, but didn’t name the firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

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

But that morning, the minister dropped by the hospital unannounced as if he were visiting an old friend who was laid up for a few days.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela