unanticipated
Example Sentences
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“Investors are aware that unanticipated problems will develop, but these are viewed as minor speed bumps rather than roadblocks forcing long delays, as long as the path ahead looks clear.”
From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026
"Now that we have reported this unanticipated behavior, the work of fully understanding why it happens and how the behavior manifests in other liquids is an important next step," Lima said.
From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026
Retirement brings time, and that additional time can trigger unanticipated expenses.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026
Another unanticipated threat in Iraq that could have had deadly consequences involved gas centrifuge technology used to make weapons-grade uranium.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026
Traveling light had served him well in the first part of his escape, but left him unprepared for this unanticipated phase of his journey.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
Vocabulary lists containing unanticipated
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