the unexpected
noun
: things that happen unexpectedly
Drivers must always be prepared to deal with the unexpected.
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Listen to this article In the pantheon of strange bedfellows amid the Miami Heat’s ongoing differences with Jimmy Butler, frequent critic Charles Barkley emerging as Heat supporter adds another layer to the unexpected.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2025
During The People Interview: Hallmark's The Way Home event on Jan. 22, the actress, 66, who plays Del Landry on the hit series, opened up about the unexpected challenges of seeing a younger version of her character being developed for the third season.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
The company is Liberty Mutual Insurance, an insurance company providing protection for the unexpected and delivering services with care.
—Terina Allen, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The announcement, and indeed the unexpected return of Enron itself, was part of an elaborate stunt.
—Victor Mather, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2025
During The People Interview: Hallmark's The Way Home event on Jan. 22, the actress, 66, who plays Del Landry on the hit series, opened up about the unexpected challenges of seeing a younger version of her character being developed for the third season.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
The company is Liberty Mutual Insurance, an insurance company providing protection for the unexpected and delivering services with care.
—Terina Allen, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The announcement, and indeed the unexpected return of Enron itself, was part of an elaborate stunt.
—Victor Mather, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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“The unexpected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20unexpected. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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