the unexpected
noun
: things that happen unexpectedly
Drivers must always be prepared to deal with the unexpected.
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With its high gloss red finish, complemented by the Whisper Void silhouette’s iridescent TPU, chosen for its reflective quality that echoes the van’s windows, custom graphics, and signature devil horns, the design and colorway capture Carpet’s tongue-in-cheek love of the unexpected.
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Thompson was drawn to the unexpected, even contradictory character of their individual trajectories.
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Her matching turban completed the unexpected look.
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These holidays are also a reminder that parenting after a divorce includes preparation for the unexpected.
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Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Thompson was drawn to the unexpected, even contradictory character of their individual trajectories.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Her matching turban completed the unexpected look.
—Jessica Booth, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
These holidays are also a reminder that parenting after a divorce includes preparation for the unexpected.
—Rebecca L. Palmer, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for the unexpected
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“The unexpected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20unexpected. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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