the unexpected

noun

: things that happen unexpectedly
Drivers must always be prepared to deal with the unexpected.

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Bailey Gleave captured the unexpected moment and shared it on TikTok, where it has been viewed over 1.5 million times. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025 Later, when Darren shows up at Mark’s home, the unexpected social call is laden with lethal suspense. Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2025 Bold, contrasting color accents make a space pop and add an element of the unexpected. Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025 Yields rose on worries over the unexpected rise in average hourly earnings, analysts said. Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025 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 27 Feb. 2025.

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