unforeseen
adjective
un·fore·seen
ˌən-fȯr-ˈsēn 
: not anticipated or expected : not foreseen : unexpected
an unforeseen delay
unforeseen consequences
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Examples of unforeseen in a Sentence
there are almost always unforeseen consequences for any major endeavor
unforeseen problems delayed the project beyond its deadline
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The unforeseen move Friday was Vargas’ promotion, with the Dodgers recalling last year’s rookie flameout following a strong start to his triple A season.
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
But when one of the boys questions if the area’s unforeseen evil is real, the ties that bind them together are severed, triggering a terrifying fight for survival.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 16 May 2024
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
But when one of the boys questions if the area’s unforeseen evil is real, the ties that bind them together are severed, triggering a terrifying fight for survival.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 16 May 2024
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“Unforeseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unforeseen. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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