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as in accidental
happening by chance
an unplanned change in our itinerary—we got lost!
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as in impromptu
made or done without previous thought or preparation
stumbled through a completely unplanned acceptance speech
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Dana Carvey says smashing ice cream into Maya Rudolph's face on SNL was unplanned: 'Did it within 2 seconds'
Doug Emeroff has expressed approval of Andy Samberg's impression — so has Kamala Harris regarding Rudolph's portrayal of her.
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Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2024
During the design phase, an unplanned open space was introduced, intended to be a place where workers could gather and relax away from desks and cubicles.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024
So many young women also see an unplanned pregnancy as something that's going to destroy their livelihood, destroy their education, destroy their relationships.
—Stefan Becket, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
Additionally, brands can distribute their inventory across fulfillment centers in different regions to mitigate risks and ensure order fulfillment during unplanned events, such as inclement weather that affects carrier pickups or shutdowns like those experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2024
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Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2024
During the design phase, an unplanned open space was introduced, intended to be a place where workers could gather and relax away from desks and cubicles.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024
So many young women also see an unplanned pregnancy as something that's going to destroy their livelihood, destroy their education, destroy their relationships.
—Stefan Becket, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
Additionally, brands can distribute their inventory across fulfillment centers in different regions to mitigate risks and ensure order fulfillment during unplanned events, such as inclement weather that affects carrier pickups or shutdowns like those experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Unplanned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplanned. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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