the unexpected
noun
: things that happen unexpectedly
Drivers must always be prepared to deal with the unexpected.
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Meanwhile, the unexpected, perhaps unintended genius of the Widow’s Bay scheduling is that the hype around the series has reached a fever pitch at the exact right time for awards success.
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David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
An analysis of ancient DNA within the remains revealed the unexpected presence of plague bacteria in 18 of 46 individuals from the small, mobile communities — as well as a genetic factor that might have increased the infection’s severity.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
The drive is all about the unexpected, from a moose munching on leaves at the side of the road to elk meandering along the tree line to bald eagles soaring overhead.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
In fact, over the years, Mirren's hair has taken center stage for her willingness to lean into the unexpected.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
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David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
An analysis of ancient DNA within the remains revealed the unexpected presence of plague bacteria in 18 of 46 individuals from the small, mobile communities — as well as a genetic factor that might have increased the infection’s severity.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
The drive is all about the unexpected, from a moose munching on leaves at the side of the road to elk meandering along the tree line to bald eagles soaring overhead.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
In fact, over the years, Mirren's hair has taken center stage for her willingness to lean into the unexpected.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
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“The unexpected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20unexpected. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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