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not expected there are almost always unforeseen consequences for any major endeavor unforeseen problems delayed the project beyond its deadline

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Recent Examples of unforeseen Brown delves thoughtfully into classical mythology and early human development, the economics of scarcity and oversupply, the history of banking and real estate, and the unforeseen consequences of earnest political activism. Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Nov. 2024 Beyond unsolicited requests for cash and unrealistic lifestyle expectations, there is a multitude of other risks that could negatively impact the long-term sustainability of one’s wealth: accidents, health issues, cybersecurity threats, unforeseen economic downturns, etc. Sharon Olson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 And while the medication was temporary, could there be side effects or unforeseen outcomes in the future? Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024 Moreover, as demonstrated by the exponential and unforeseen explosion of AI capability in recent years, the trajectory of progress is neither linear nor predictable. Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unforeseen 

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“Unforeseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unforeseen. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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