the unexpected
noun
: things that happen unexpectedly
Drivers must always be prepared to deal with the unexpected.
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Ultimately, even though everyone knew to expect the unexpected, the prognosticators in the building all got hit particularly hard by the results for the shorts categories.
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2025
Lucas would be replacing interim UM coach Bill Courtney, who took over on Dec. 26 after the unexpected retirement of Jim Larranaga, who led the Hurricanes to the Final Four in 2023 and the Elite Eight the year before that.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2025
Saldaña hasn't entirely been opposed to pulling off the unexpected.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Having a health care power of attorney and a living will in place is an essential part of planning for the unexpected.
—Darren T. Case, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2025
Lucas would be replacing interim UM coach Bill Courtney, who took over on Dec. 26 after the unexpected retirement of Jim Larranaga, who led the Hurricanes to the Final Four in 2023 and the Elite Eight the year before that.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2025
Saldaña hasn't entirely been opposed to pulling off the unexpected.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Having a health care power of attorney and a living will in place is an essential part of planning for the unexpected.
—Darren T. Case, Forbes, 28 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 10 Mar. 2025.
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