unforeseen attack
Example Sentences
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The main thing was to find out whether there was any entrance to the house which could allow of an unforeseen attack.
From The Golden Triangle The Return of Ars?ne Lupin by Leblanc, Maurice
At the sound of this wholly unforeseen attack by the French, panic spread amongst our enemies, the majority of whom took to their heels without even picking up their weapons.
From The Memoirs of General Baron De Marbot by Colt, Oliver C.
Often while the attention of a young crocodile is wholly engaged by one of the zamuros, another seizes the favourable opportunity for an unforeseen attack.
From Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 2 by Humboldt, Alexander von
This sudden and unforeseen attack caused a great havoc.
From The Pirates Own Book by Ellms, Charles
This is an age when unforeseen attack could come with unprecedented speed.
From State of the Union Address by Truman, Harry S.
