unexpected

Example Sentences

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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

"It was unexpected because I didn't know that it was in the run for that position."

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

According to the film’s logline, Kara’s encounter with “an unexpected and ruthless adversary” leads her to “reluctantly join forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Cynthia has conflicted feelings about her mother—she understands that Joey was forced down an unexpected path because of her illness, but she also feels abandoned, and sorrowful that they lived separate lives.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly