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unanticipated







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unannounced
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Those unanticipated costs can quietly erode retirement savings if retirees aren’t prepared.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

"Now that we have reported this unanticipated behavior, the work of fully understanding why it happens and how the behavior manifests in other liquids is an important next step," Lima said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

Many last longer than expected, as their strategies and goals evolve in response to the enemy’s unanticipated capabilities and resilience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Similarly, with Glasner, while his announcement on Friday was unexpected, the fact he has decided to leave Selhurst Park is far from unanticipated.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

Still other devices, invented to serve one purpose, eventually found most of their use for other, unanticipated purposes.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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