as in sudden
not expected
there are almost always unforeseen consequences for any major endeavor unforeseen problems delayed the project beyond its deadline
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Snuffing out their first target proves difficult for the duo, what with Danny’s aim being off, and their second mission is interrupted by an unforeseen roadblock.
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Courtney Howard, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025
That means Thompson won’t get to play unless there’s an unforeseen situation.
—Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Data sovereignty concerns, unforeseen costs and the need for specialized expertise have prompted a reassessment of cloud strategies, leading some organizations to repatriate workloads deemed unsuitable for public cloud environments back to on-premises infrastructure.
—Serge Lucio, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Steele, who started last year’s opener in Texas, will start Game 2 of the series, barring unforeseen circumstances.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
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Courtney Howard, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025
That means Thompson won’t get to play unless there’s an unforeseen situation.
—Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Data sovereignty concerns, unforeseen costs and the need for specialized expertise have prompted a reassessment of cloud strategies, leading some organizations to repatriate workloads deemed unsuitable for public cloud environments back to on-premises infrastructure.
—Serge Lucio, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Steele, who started last year’s opener in Texas, will start Game 2 of the series, barring unforeseen circumstances.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Unforeseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unforeseen. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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