unexpectedly
Example Sentences
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The U.S. economy grew at an unexpectedly robust pace in the third quarter, powered by strong consumer spending.
Eurozone consumer sentiment unexpectedly weakened in December despite cooling inflation and economic resilience against tariffs, a monthly indicator showed.
Hundreds of Indian professionals who traveled home this month to renew their U.S. work visas have found themselves unexpectedly stranded, after U.S. consulates abruptly canceled and rescheduled H‑1B interview appointments amid expanded vetting procedures.
From Salon
This contradicted the national picture, where the Office of National Statistics said retail sales fell unexpectedly in November.
From BBC
Eurozone consumer sentiment unexpectedly weakened in December despite cooling inflation and economic resilience against tariffs, a monthly indicator showed Friday.
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