unawares

Example Sentences

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I thought of Hebrews 13:2: “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Europeans were left scrambling for a seat at the table last week, after they were seemingly caught unawares when the US draft peace plan was presented.

From BBC

That we’re not in what people typically think of as tornado season means that the overall vulnerability and chance that people may get caught unawares was much higher.

From The Verge

As his companions fled, Florian burst into a farmhouse, catching the occupants - a man and his wife - unawares.

From BBC

I doubt that too many of those viewers will stumble onto “Benedetta” unawares, though if they do, they will not be alone in taking offense.

From Los Angeles Times