blindsided

Example Sentences

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It’s not unusual for players to be blindsided by abrupt roster moves, good or bad.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The city’s real-estate leaders were blindsided by a proposed new tax that could hurt their business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

In securities filings, Ghassemieh says he was blindsided by the announcement.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Part of the problem, though, can be feeling blindsided by the hidden costs of leisure activities.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

In two moves, the ablutionist blindsided the careless pawn and removed it from the field.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri