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unexpected

[uhn-ik-spek-tid] / ˌʌn ɪkˈspɛk tɪd /


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In the new study, Matthew Nelson, a graduate student in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, found an unexpected connection between these two problems.

From Science Daily

Instead of recession, the U.S. economy expanded in somewhat unexpected ways.

From The Wall Street Journal

As more of my classes required in-person essays, handwriting became an unexpected advantage.

From The Wall Street Journal

Most of the time I could barely see past the fans, but I hoped the final song would give me something unexpected.

From Los Angeles Times

The actor trained rigorously in table tennis for the role and the match scenes reach heights of tension unexpected for the sport.

From Barron's