as in sudden
not expected
the failure of the backup generator was unexpected and a contingency for which we weren't prepared
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Recent Examples of unexpected
In an unexpected twist, the library features a small Japanese tea pavilion, constructed out of wood, bamboo, paper, clay, and stone.
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Laura Studarus, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
As the realization sank in that his Christmas wish had come true in the most unexpected way, Kellan's face lit up with pure joy and amazement.
—Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
The system will be considerably stronger than the first storm that surged through and dropped rain Wednesday and then some more unexpected rain on Thursday.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent examples, like Microsoft’s chatbot Tay, producing offensive content after manipulation, highlight AI’s vulnerabilities when exposed to unexpected inputs.
—Amir Hayeri, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Laura Studarus, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
As the realization sank in that his Christmas wish had come true in the most unexpected way, Kellan's face lit up with pure joy and amazement.
—Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
The system will be considerably stronger than the first storm that surged through and dropped rain Wednesday and then some more unexpected rain on Thursday.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent examples, like Microsoft’s chatbot Tay, producing offensive content after manipulation, highlight AI’s vulnerabilities when exposed to unexpected inputs.
—Amir Hayeri, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Unexpected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unexpected. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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