unplanned
Example Sentences
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Extreme heat can cause electrical equipment to fail, leading to temporary, unplanned outages, as took place in San Diego this week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
The result is that unplanned diversions often happen late in flight, which is likely to mean burning more fuel.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
The early end to Ulchi Freedom represented another unplanned twist to the U.S.’s security presence in Asia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Home Depot maintained its outlook for the full year, adding that tariff refunds are expected to partially cover unplanned costs from rising fuel and energy prices.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
You have my uncle, the unplanned pregnancy, Velile.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
