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unexpected

[uhn-ik-spek-tid] / ˌʌn ɪkˈspɛk tɪd /


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Patrolling King's Cross and the surrounding streets, homeless outreach workers Eabha and Elise say they find women in unexpected places.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

So the fact that I get to do it and that I have a tiny bit of control over what I get to do is a real gift because it was very unexpected.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor has become one of the most visible Bitcoin bulls over the last few years, and the decision to sell—while not totally unexpected —likely dented retail investors’ confidence in the asset.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“While a short-term top may be in near $3.39/mmBtu, unexpected bullish catalysts could trigger a run higher and threaten a wider short-covering event.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Together, they could find happiness, in the most unexpected places.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega




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