unbeknownst
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The one that Eddy, unbeknownst to her, is infiltrating.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
But unbeknownst to the miners, Murderbot has been able to hack its governor module, its system, so it's gained autonomy, free will.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2025
Grier: I did an episode of a sitcom in which it was assumed, unbeknownst to me, that I was very proficient playing an upright bass.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2025
But unbeknownst to the family, something extraordinary was taking place behind the scenes.
From BBC • May 6, 2025
During that time, Haupt had met Neubauer once, on Wednesday, June 24, but unbeknownst to Haupt, he'd accidentally shaken the FBI off his trail.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
Vocabulary lists containing unbeknownst
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