unexpected
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The third and longest day of the challenge, on Wednesday, was dogged by torrential rain and an unexpected reroute caused by a fire.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
An unexpected job loss with no plan can force you to delay retirement by a decade, or change what retirement looks like entirely.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
The study also highlights an unexpected scientific advantage of the Roman mission.
From Science Daily • May 15, 2026
All of us have lots of unexpected places to spread social influence; to our parents, co-workers, run-club buddies, and on and on.
From Slate • May 15, 2026
Together, they could find happiness, in the most unexpected places.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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