unexpected
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It was an unexpected window into the hidden architecture of American corporate power.
From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026
As a result of "unexpected sickness", the Southern Health Trust said it is "unable to provide safe medical cover" in obstetrics and gynaecology at the Newry site this weekend.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026
After repeating the experiments several times and obtaining the same result, the researchers realized they had uncovered something unexpected.
From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026
The announcement said that Barker died after “an unexpected medical emergency” but did not provide additional details, including the day of his death and a cause of death.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026
It was an unexpected development, to be sure.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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