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unexpected

[uhn-ik-spek-tid] / ˌʌn ɪkˈspɛk tɪd /


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They have also agreed to establish a communication channel for AI-related incidents, aimed at preventing misunderstandings or unexpected developments from turning into a broader confrontation.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

Host Kate Lindsay talks with writer Stephanie Murray about the unexpected challenges of relying on a low-tech device in a high-tech world.

From Slate ● Sep. 28, 2026

For MLB, playing somewhere unexpected has increasingly become part of the schedule.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

A swarm of OpenAI agents accessed U.S. government websites as part of a monthslong incident during which tests conducted by the artificial-intelligence company went awry, leading to unexpected internet activity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

Since Magic was amazing when it came to making unexpected entrances and exits, he decided to consult her.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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