blindside
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Tiny funds tend not to last long so the wave of launches this year and next is almost guaranteed to bring hundreds of closures that can blindside unsuspecting owners with tax bills.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
He replaces Matt Fagerson at number eight, with Fagerson switching to blindside flanker.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2026
Deaves will start at openside flanker alongside blindside Alex Mann and Aaron Wainwright at No.8.
From Barron's ● Nov. 20, 2025
Teani Feleu, the younger sister of Manae, and Hina Ikahehegi both come into the pack, with the influential Charlotte Escudero moving from number eight to blindside flanker.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2025
All she wanted was to tell him how sorry she was that she hadn’t given him the full warning, that she’d let it blindside him like this.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
As she’s being driven to her office, she’s blindsided by the news that her medical records have been leaked, revealing she is in ill health and sending company shares tumbling.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
After all, even with a financial windfall, nobody wants to be blindsided by a large tax bill or higher Medicare costs.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026
Staff at Molineux have been stunned by the decision which also blindsided Rob Edwards and his coaching team.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
It’s not unusual for players to be blindsided by abrupt roster moves, good or bad.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026
“I never thought I’d see the day you’d be blindsided by something on the Current.”
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
It’s more than fair to say that this dust-up isn’t a new development that is blindsiding investors.
From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2025
Fox News host turned Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth faced an investigation over a sexual assault allegation, blindsiding President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team, according to news reports.
From Salon ● Nov. 15, 2024
“It’s been awful. It’s been blindsiding, it’s been a shock because I personally love the L.A. Times and I loved working for you guys and ... that’s gone.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2023
Reckitt recently raised prices on some formulas, blindsiding some parents already frustrated with the struggle to find certain brands.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 28, 2023
The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles admit they didn't consult players about the jersey, apologising also for blindsiding them.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2022
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