unprecedented

Example Sentences

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Leo was among the shocked, taking the unprecedented step to urge Americans to “communicate with congressmen” that “we don’t want war; we want peace.”

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

And as investors look for new ways to take advantage of unprecedented volatility in hydrocarbon prices, exchange-traded funds offering leveraged returns on that volatility are becoming increasingly popular.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is unprecedented.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

He called the ruling a “necessary and appropriate response to what is clearly an unprecedented situation.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Meanwhile, the waiting Spanish, despite their unprecedented success, grew increasingly fearful and suspicious.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann