unforeseen
adjective
un·fore·seen
ˌən-fȯr-ˈsēn 
: not anticipated or expected : not foreseen : unexpected
an unforeseen delay
unforeseen consequences
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Examples of unforeseen in a Sentence
there are almost always unforeseen consequences for any major endeavor
unforeseen problems delayed the project beyond its deadline
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Also, while Pittsburg still maintains reserve balances in nearly every city fund, Evans said those reserves are meant to be used for unforeseen emergencies or natural disasters.
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Judith Prieve, The Mercury News, 22 June 2024
Uncontrollable forces like recessions and pandemics are a part of life, and for him, time spent bracing for unforeseen crises is time wasted.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 21 June 2024
By continuously aligning priorities, James and his team can swiftly pivot their efforts, seize emerging opportunities and navigate unforeseen obstacles with agility and confidence.
—Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2024
There might come a day when outside expectations, baseball economics or other unforeseen forces fray the bonds of this harmonious clubhouse.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2024
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Judith Prieve, The Mercury News, 22 June 2024
Uncontrollable forces like recessions and pandemics are a part of life, and for him, time spent bracing for unforeseen crises is time wasted.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 21 June 2024
By continuously aligning priorities, James and his team can swiftly pivot their efforts, seize emerging opportunities and navigate unforeseen obstacles with agility and confidence.
—Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2024
There might come a day when outside expectations, baseball economics or other unforeseen forces fray the bonds of this harmonious clubhouse.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2024
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“Unforeseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unforeseen. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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