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Recent Examples of unforeseeable
Every challenger is ultimately at the mercy of unforeseeable ride stoppages and closures, and the largely unknowable whims of Walt Disney World.
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Darryn King, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Because of the possibility of unforeseen (and perhaps unforeseeable) developments between now and 2021.
—Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2016
California lawmakers passed roughly 1,200 bills last year, including some that resulted in unforeseeable wins by Republicans, promising protections for consumers and small strides for those in the entertainment industry.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The systemic risks posed by environmental degradation and financial fragility have the potential to generate unforeseeable crises, which could prove especially difficult for the Communist Party to manage if its legitimacy erodes.
—John Osburg, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2014
See All Example Sentences for unforeseeable
Darryn King, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Because of the possibility of unforeseen (and perhaps unforeseeable) developments between now and 2021.
—Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2016
California lawmakers passed roughly 1,200 bills last year, including some that resulted in unforeseeable wins by Republicans, promising protections for consumers and small strides for those in the entertainment industry.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The systemic risks posed by environmental degradation and financial fragility have the potential to generate unforeseeable crises, which could prove especially difficult for the Communist Party to manage if its legitimacy erodes.
—John Osburg, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2014
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unforeseeable
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And then there are the years that the Oscars abbreviate the season with unforeseen consequences.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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Upon landing, the astronauts were transported to a medical facility for standard evaluations, underscoring the mission's success and SpaceX's pivotal role in ensuring the safe return of astronauts amidst unforeseen complications.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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While nothing horrible or scandalous went down, each of the various storylines ended with something startling or unexpected.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Grease tends to drip or fly around in unexpected ways, especially if your oven has a convection or air fryer fan.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
16 Mar. 2025
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Executive order spurs uncertain moment The executive order comes as the Cass County Historical Society is about seven months into its year-long grant.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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Tshisekedi and Kagame held a surprise face-to-face meeting in Qatar on March 18, but the prospect of a peaceful resolution is still uncertain.—
Emmet Livingstone,
The Dial,
20 Mar. 2025
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Cherry rues the random nature of these instances of trauma, which explode only to be forgotten five minutes later, subsumed beneath the next crisis.—
Sam Worley,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2025
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Choosing a random cabin location Choose your cabin location with careful consideration and a strategic approach.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Unforeseeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unforeseeable. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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