unexpectedly

Example Sentences

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From there, the whole thing gets nudged further into depth with oregano, paprika and, perhaps unexpectedly, soy sauce.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Starting from just a couple of assumptions about how particles scatter during collisions, they unexpectedly arrived at the core features of string theory.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

It fell back unexpectedly last month, but this came largely due to a rise in the number of people who had stopped looking for work, rather than an increase in hiring.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

It wasn't until late 2019 that the CMS contacted him unexpectedly and removed £18,800 from his bank account.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

It was an unexpectedly warm night for early spring.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham