unlooked-for

Example Sentences

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In “The Rush to Unlooked-for Sights,” a sled-dog team scatters entropically in all directions, with some assistance from a soaring owl.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2016

Unlooked-for events were now raising Lincoln to the highest place which his ambition could contemplate.

From Abraham Lincoln by Charnwood, Godfrey Rathbone Benson, Baron

Unlooked-for, unhoped-for aid reached me in my prison-cell, and enabled me to escape.

From Leah Mordecai by Abbott, Belle K. (Belle Kendrick)

"Unlooked-for difficulties will arise, my dear M. Guillaume."

From Captain Dieppe by Hope, Anthony

Unlooked-for help appeared in this moment of Betty’s need.

From The Heart of Canyon Pass by Holmes, Thomas K.