unannounced

Example Sentences

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“She walked around those halls just putting her head into offices unannounced, picking up leaflets, starting conversations to find out what programs existed that could benefit her community,” Orleck explained.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Your biological age may be wonderfully low, but disease often shows up unannounced.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Prince Harry's unannounced trip to Ukraine came days after he left Australia, where he and wife Meghan, both no longer working royals, had visited in a private capacity.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

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 trip is unannounced, the boy’s small suitcase packed without his knowledge.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern