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unanticipated







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unannounced
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Some have played out as expected while others have taken unanticipated paths.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Retirement brings time, and that additional time can trigger unanticipated expenses.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

Health-policy wonks in the Obama administration tucked $30 billion into the 2009 stimulus package to accelerate EHR adoption, a move that had unanticipated consequences.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 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

Traveling light had served him well in the first part of his escape, but left him unprepared for this unanticipated phase of his journey.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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