unexpectedly

Example Sentences

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Wilkinson’s latest real estate win came to her unexpectedly.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The discovery came unexpectedly while Lima and her team were studying two simple liquids in collaboration with ExxonMobil Technology & Engineering Company.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

As was the case with ExpressVPN, in-tunnel DNS and the kill switch will prevent any data leaks, even if your VPN connection should unexpectedly drop.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

UK government borrowing rose unexpectedly to £14.3bn in February to the second highest level for that month since records began, official figures show.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Not having much money, or knowing what he’d like, I got several little things, and put them about the room, where he would find them unexpectedly.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott