unawares
Example Sentences
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Federal prosecutors disagreed, indicating they were caught unawares by his removal and still hoped to bring Flores to trial — if he ever returns to the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times
I thought of Hebrews 13:2: “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.”
Europeans were left scrambling for a seat at the table last week, after they were seemingly caught unawares when the US draft peace plan was presented.
From BBC
When asked why the riverside summer camp was not evacuated, officials said the sudden scale of the deluge caught them unawares.
From BBC
As the plane door opened, the couple were caught unawares.
From Los Angeles Times
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