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

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

While this "has to be a good thing" when it comes to helping the driver see clearly, Harrow says, it has also resulted in "unplanned drawbacks" - including dazzling other road users.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Something unrehearsed, unplanned, was going to happen, and we were going to be made to look bad.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou