unexpectedly

Example Sentences

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Perhaps unexpectedly, the department said it did not note a substantial increase in asthma, acute respiratory symptoms or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-related emergency department visits during the fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Spanish inflation was unexpectedly strong in June, suggesting price pressures remain more persistent than economists had anticipated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Brent crude prices have unexpectedly fallen to $72 per barrel, matching pre-war levels despite ongoing Strait of Hormuz disruptions.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Now, suddenly and unexpectedly, there are openings everywhere.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

The same way that Mr. Archie was unexpectedly down, Petey, in his tailored gray suit, fancy haircut, and eyeglasses that looked cooler than eyeglasses should, was unexpectedly up!

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles