unforeseen
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The deputy director general of the Games, Takaaki Omi, admitted organisers had faced a range of unforeseen issues, but insisted they took on feedback and made improvements.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
And then there are unforeseen events like divorce.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
Event cancellation insurance protects Olympic hosts in the event that a natural disaster, terrorist threat, health emergency or other unforeseen event disrupts the quadrennial sports extravaganza.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Another unforeseen effect of the barrage was to show that America’s military wasn’t as strong as it seemed.
From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2026
I closed my eyes and prayed with all my might that no unforeseen change of plans would bring her home before she got my message.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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Power Prefix: un-
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