unplanned

Example Sentences

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Observation is a necessary part of any inspection, Levin said, but you don’t really know what’s going on without talking to people in a way that’s unplanned.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Hanging out on a beach seems to have been the go-to choice for Formula 1 drivers during this unplanned break at the start of the new season.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

She also objected to an unplanned appearance by his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex at the event.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

This makes them anxious when interactions are unplanned and spontaneous, when they have to participate in high-stakes meetings and react to unexpected feedback and demands from the boss.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Jinny tried to remember to invite Ben along anytime she was going to show Ess something new, but that sort of thing tended to be unplanned, to happen when it needed to happen.

From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder