How to Use unbeknownst to in a Sentence

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• Alexander Payne had known of my work, unbeknownst to me.
  — Hilton Dresden, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2023
• Glanville was later asked to leave the trip, unbeknownst to Manzo.
  — Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2023
• There’s a still of them covered in cake for reasons unbeknownst to us but that may be funny and/or cute in the context of the film.
  — Vulture, 3 July 2023
• But unbeknownst to them both, the beach season has just ended.
  — Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 May 2024
• At the same time and unbeknownst to June, Nick (Max Minghella) is also blowing up his life for her.
  — Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Nov. 2022
• By that time, unbeknownst to Patton, Hale had shattered glass doors and entered the Covenant School.
  — Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2023
• The woman next to her (unbeknownst to me): girls lacrosse coach Shelly Brezicki.
  — Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2024
• Ahrens said yes—unbeknownst to Hines, the 75-year-old shopkeeper had been waiting for him.
  — Elisabeth Carroll Parks, Chron, 19 Apr. 2023
• The couture show involved a clever bait and switch: guests were funnelled through the back door of the Palais Garnier and, unbeknownst to them, onto the main opera-house stage.
  — Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2023
• But unbeknownst to either of us, the now large gap in her dress where the missing button should have been made the take unusable.
  — Breanne L. Heldman, Peoplemag, 12 May 2023
• But during the family’s stay, unbeknownst to them, one of the lower panes of glass was missing.
  — Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2023
• The citizens of Louisville are, unbeknownst to them, much better off because of her work.
  — The Courier-Journal, 14 Dec. 2022
• Weekends went by, and Jesse started sleeping over, unbeknownst to his mother most of the time.
  — Tyler R. Tynes, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2023
• Trump’s lawyers have claimed that his former fixer went rogue in paying off the adult film actor, unbeknownst to his boss.
  — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 6 May 2024
• Ivan walked away, unbeknownst to family, and was hit by the car shortly after.
  — Sean Cotter, BostonGlobe.com, 20 July 2023
• Thomas and at least one other hiker decided to turn back during the hike, unbeknownst to Johnson, and Thomas fell to his death.
  — Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2023
• Jay and Anna have gone to Paris on vacation, but unbeknownst to Jay, William has followed them to their hotel.
  — Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 20 Apr. 2023
• But unbeknownst to Diamond, his brother’s drug habit has started to spiral out of control and the loss of their father sends him over the edge.
  — Breanna Bell, Variety, 30 Sep. 2023
• Myers explains that, unbeknownst to him, his right-hand man and the owner of Hagerty joined forces and made the deal that Myers was unwilling to pull the trigger on.
  — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2024
• This is the type of game where bystanders are likely to pile into the room (unbeknownst to the player) to marvel at the surprising fidelity on screen.
  — Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2023
• That notion of life that happens unbeknownst to most, unseen and unheard, appears critical to O’Daniel’s point of view here and to the areas and people of L.A.
  — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 16 Nov. 2023
• But unbeknownst to Noah, her estranged father has been released from prison and starts tracking her every move.
  — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 22 May 2024
• Behind-the-scenes, Kate is being considered as the next vice president, unbeknownst to her.
  — Amy MacKelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Apr. 2023
• Fun fact unbeknownst to me, the lodge is open for dinner year-round on Fridays and offers fish, steak, hamburgers and other dinner items.
  — Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2024
• Fun fact unbeknownst to me, the lodge is open for dinner year-round on Fridays and offers fish, steak, hamburgers and other dinner items.
  — Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 22 Mar. 2024
• However, unbeknownst to many, the East Coast is teeming with under-the-radar wine regions — including the state of New Jersey.
  — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2023
• And unbeknownst to many, the Amazon Outlet Store is filled with travel must-haves, comfy clothes, and so much more at unbelievable prices.
  — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2023
• That’s because, unbeknownst to most residents, the greenbelt wasn’t built on solid earth.
  — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2023
• That same night, unbeknownst to friends and family, the couple spontaneously tied the knot in a courthouse wedding.
  — Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2023
• Nathan is a young, gay man who has left the home of his seemingly unsupportive mother and, unbeknownst to everyone, taken up dancing at a strip club in Key West.
  — Lauren Huff, EW.com, 28 July 2024

Last Updated: 18 Sep 2024