unexpected
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From sticking out his tongue on the big screen to wildly cheering on his older brother, Kenye has been hailed by fans as one of the unexpected breakout stars of the 2026 tournament.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
All that sallying takes her down some unexpected byways.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
The tournament’s first halftime show featured an eclectic lineup including Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS, Shakira, Chris Martin, Burna Boy and, in one of the day’s more unexpected highlights, the Muppets.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
Plus, Republicans are fretting over Trump’s latest policy reversals, and how the World Cup became an unexpected triumph for America.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Cynthia has conflicted feelings about her mother—she understands that Joey was forced down an unexpected path because of her illness, but she also feels abandoned, and sorrowful that they lived separate lives.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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