unexpectedly
Example Sentences
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These earnings beats appear to be more of a surprise, and because investors tend to cling to their prior beliefs, they underreact to the unexpectedly good news.
From Barron's
Happily, that becomes clear as this conversation morphs into a four-hour epic, rich with unexpectedly heartfelt and humorous detours.
From BBC
Perhaps more unexpectedly, some of her financial strains have also started to ease.
From BBC
UK government borrowing rose unexpectedly to £14.3bn in February to the second highest level for that month since records began, official figures show.
From BBC
Figures published last week showed economic growth unexpectedly stalling in January.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
