unexpected
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Actions by the world’s biggest oil producer—the U.S.—and its biggest importer—China—help explain this unexpected resilience.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
In a statement, the university said it could not discuss individual cases but it had "established processes" in place for students who experienced "unexpected health issues or difficult personal circumstances".
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
So the fact that I get to do it and that I have a tiny bit of control over what I get to do is a real gift because it was very unexpected.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
"It was unexpected because I didn't know that it was in the run for that position."
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Miss Mortimer’s unexpected reaction jolted Penelope into a useful change of perspective: That terrifying business with the guard was nothing more than a funny escapade, really!
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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