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unanticipated







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unannounced
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Kieren Jessop, principal analyst at Omdia, notes that a normal prelaunch “stockout” usually shows reduced availability across all configurations, not just high-memory ones—more support for the likelihood of unanticipated interest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Retirement brings time, and that additional time can trigger unanticipated expenses.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

Similarly, with Glasner, while his announcement on Friday was unexpected, the fact he has decided to leave Selhurst Park is far from unanticipated.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

Meanwhile, Cal-Maine and other egg producers are the targets of lawsuits filed in federal court in Indiana, alleging price-fixing External link in response to HPAI—an unanticipated disease-related risk.

From Barron's • Dec. 11, 2025

“Holy unanticipated occurrences,” said Flora's father in the voice of Dolores.

From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo




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