unsuspecting

Example Sentences

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The unsuspecting motorists are given the option of taking penalty points or attending Kids Court.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

About three decades ago, an accountant profited from dubious deductions he put on the tax returns of an unsuspecting client.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

It’s the first of many encounters with unsuspecting citizens, à la the oeuvre of Sacha Baron Cohen.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

“This rich history can be viewed as a fossil record of all the ways that bad actors have exploited unsuspecting retail and institutional clients,” he and Ross wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

“So you see,” she said, “I can betray him easily. I can lead you to where he’s taking my daughter’s dæmon, and you can destroy Asriel, and the child will walk unsuspecting into your hands.”

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman