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unexpected

[uhn-ik-spek-tid] / ˌʌn ɪkˈspɛk tɪd /


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One of the study's most unexpected findings involved oleic acid, the primary fatty acid found in olive oil.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

They can add reserves to that total for unexpected emergencies.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

He did it in the most unexpected way: by delivering a thoughtful and sensible speech on the future of American defense policy in Asia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Bilton was named to replace Tanya Simon on Thursday, an unexpected move that also came with the firings of correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Sometimes, to get people used to combat conditions, they’d have unexpected drills in the middle of the night.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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