the unexpected
noun
: things that happen unexpectedly
Drivers must always be prepared to deal with the unexpected.
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The Martinez Refining Company, a subsidiary of PBF Energy, said in a statement on Sunday on Facebook that the unexpected flaring began at 11 p.m. and stopped at about 11:30 p.m.
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Bay City News Service, The Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2024
The Milwaukee Tattoo Festival pledged on social media to donate half of all festival ticket revenue through the end of September to help Black Dawn Tattoo with the unexpected expenses.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2024
Taking away the positive from a disruption helps leaders and organizations respond to the unexpected more effectively by fostering a mindset of opportunity and building resilience.
—Tal Frankfurt, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
When Vicki Tozer showed up to meet her Hinge date at Seward Park in Seattle, the moment immediately took a turn for the unexpected.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2024
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Bay City News Service, The Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2024
The Milwaukee Tattoo Festival pledged on social media to donate half of all festival ticket revenue through the end of September to help Black Dawn Tattoo with the unexpected expenses.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2024
Taking away the positive from a disruption helps leaders and organizations respond to the unexpected more effectively by fostering a mindset of opportunity and building resilience.
—Tal Frankfurt, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
When Vicki Tozer showed up to meet her Hinge date at Seward Park in Seattle, the moment immediately took a turn for the unexpected.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 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 5 Oct. 2024.
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