unforeseen
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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
While Hunt finally broke the 11-second barrier in the 100m for the first time this season, there have been unforeseen challenges as far as the 200m is concerned.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
"The limited extension during this period makes a temporary contribution to mitigating the exposure of the electricity system and Spanish consumers to previously unforeseen price spikes," said the announcement.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
An original $75 million set aside for unforeseen expenses in 2016 swelled to $309 million last year, and the rising cost of construction also added to the high price tag.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Was it possible that this—all of this that seemed so wasteful and so needless—this war, Scheveningen prison, this very cell, none of it was unforeseen or accidental?
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
Vocabulary lists containing unforeseen
Power Prefix: un-
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