unannounced

Example Sentences

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The proposed regulations also called for an initial site visit to the hospice to ensure it’s set up to care for patients, as well as unannounced follow-up visits.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The commission said on Monday that its competition division was carrying out unannounced inspections in two member states at the premises of a chocolate confectionary company, but didn’t name the firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The source said Meloni would meet with officials from Saudi Arabia, as well as from Qatar and United Arab Emirates on what had been a hitherto unannounced trip.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The maternity units were downgraded by the CQC to "inadequate" in June 2025, after unannounced inspections raised concerns that women and babies were "at risk of avoidable harm".

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

When I was first married, she used to drop by unannounced, until one day I suggested she should call ahead of time.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan