unexpectedly

Example Sentences

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Thompson says these short breaks help her cope with the tiny losses that hit unexpectedly, such as the time her mom forgot that she loved coffee.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the days since, relief groups have mobilized across Hong Kong — and unexpectedly, so have fans and artists in the K-pop community.

From Salon

For me, trifles sit in the same category as icebox cakes—slightly chaotic, unexpectedly good and suspiciously easy.

From Salon

That picture stands in stark contrast to what police and prosecutors were preparing to argue in front of a jury, moments before Doyle unexpectedly folded on Wednesday.

From BBC

Its economic forecast appeared on its website unexpectedly early.

From BBC