unannounced

Example Sentences

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“Those taxpayers are left to defend their tax returns when the government suddenly appears unannounced, out of nowhere, asserting massive tax liabilities from decades earlier,” the filing said.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

Chief executive Andrew Judd said members were subject to unannounced inspections and must follow guidelines about how bodies are kept, including on refrigeration.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Boluarte was also investigated over an unannounced two-week absence in 2023 for a nose surgery, which she insists was medical and not cosmetic.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Again, it can be tempting to believe that magical moments simply happen — that romance arrives unannounced, like a good mood or a perfect sunset.

From Salon • Feb. 10, 2026

“Not by showing up unannounced like this, you’re not.”

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline