unexpectedly

Example Sentences

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A recent research note published by Citadel Securities macro strategist Frank Flight described “multiple reports of unexpectedly large token bills.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

When Mary shows up unexpectedly, asking Sam for the two things she won’t provide — forgiveness and a dress — the pair slowly find their bond regenerating, pulled back together by forces outside their control.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

After the reward pathway was switched, the mice unexpectedly failed to receive the reward they anticipated.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Once stuck in the single-digits in public opinion polls with a handful of other Democratic candidates, Becerra rose quickly and unexpectedly following the political demise of former Rep. Eric Swalwell.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

They came upon the road unexpectedly and he stopped the boy with one hand and they crouched in the roadside ditch like lepers and listened.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy