the unexpected
noun
: things that happen unexpectedly
Drivers must always be prepared to deal with the unexpected.
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Sharing a confused reaction to the unexpected feature back in April, Snoop posted a video on Instagram.
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Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024
The company has not offered much detail on the unexpected flaw, and did not respond to requests for comment.
—Christina Jewett, New York Times, 22 May 2024
In fact, the unexpected depreciation for EVs proved to be a $195 million problem for the company.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 21 May 2024
Some are calling for more research into both ocular melanoma and the unexpected amount of cases at the university.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 20 May 2024
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Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024
The company has not offered much detail on the unexpected flaw, and did not respond to requests for comment.
—Christina Jewett, New York Times, 22 May 2024
In fact, the unexpected depreciation for EVs proved to be a $195 million problem for the company.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 21 May 2024
Some are calling for more research into both ocular melanoma and the unexpected amount of cases at the university.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 20 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for the unexpected
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“The unexpected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20unexpected. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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