unforeseeable

Example Sentences

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He said the accident in Andalusia was "preventable, not an unforeseeable catastrophe" and blasted the government for not apologising and "taking responsibility".

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

They warn of all the unforeseeable disasters that will follow any given course of action.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

The researchers further underline the need for coordinated global climate policies to drastically reduce emissions and safeguard human life on Earth from the unforeseeable effects of global warming.

From Science Daily • Oct. 26, 2025

California lawmakers passed roughly 1,200 bills last year, including some that resulted in unforeseeable wins by Republicans, promising protections for consumers and small strides for those in the entertainment industry.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2025

Therefore, what must be planned for, in the laboratories engaged in the work, is the totally unforeseeable.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas