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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Recent Examples of unforeseen
Lynn Florian, 8th Ward, who cast the lone vote against the budget, were worried about potentially unforeseen expenses arising from current economic conditions while Ald.
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Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
But there were unforeseen problems when the Hopland Embassy’s lease expired.
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Bill Swank,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 June 2026
The Blossom Festival in Saratoga was cancelled this year due to unforeseen circumstances, according to an announcement by the city.
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Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
An additional $5 billion would cover unforeseen costs, according to the White House.
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Darlene Superville,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unforeseen
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
But there were unforeseen problems when the Hopland Embassy’s lease expired.
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Bill Swank,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 June 2026
The Blossom Festival in Saratoga was cancelled this year due to unforeseen circumstances, according to an announcement by the city.
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Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
An additional $5 billion would cover unforeseen costs, according to the White House.
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Darlene Superville,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unforeseen
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unforeseen
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From a fatal weekend crash on the I-184 Connector to a sudden summer cooldown, here’s a roundup of top stories the Idaho Statesman has published this week.
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The blockbuster rulings that dominate the news cycle each June are not sudden flashes of judicial willpower.
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The exercise also included unexpected financial setbacks.
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The settlement that ended Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively's blockbuster legal war began with an unexpected Friday night phone call.
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“Unforeseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unforeseen. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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