unforeseen attack
Example Sentences
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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.
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
His face presented a curious stolidity of look, as if a protection against some unforeseen attack.
From The Innocent Adventuress by Bradley, Mary Hastings
Ever since that time, any sly and unforeseen attack has been called by the French a coup de Jarnac.
From Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 1 by Mackay, Charles
This sudden and unforeseen attack caused a great havoc.
From The Pirates Own Book by Ellms, Charles
