the unexpected
noun
: things that happen unexpectedly
Drivers must always be prepared to deal with the unexpected.
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Spanning a few days, the story follows the unexpected death of the Pope and the efforts to select a new one.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 July 2024
The trick to being a great performer is knowing how to handle the unexpected, which is what Taylor Swift had to do when her piano malfunctioned at a recent Eras Tour date in Europe.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 15 July 2024
This will bring a whirlwind of surprises, intensity and a deep desire for freedom and rebellion — so expect the unexpected!
—Kyle Thomas, Peoplemag, 14 July 2024
The show was hit by the writers and actors strikes in 2023 as well as the unexpected deaths of star Angus Cloud and executive producer Kevin Turen.
—Peter White, Deadline, 12 July 2024
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 July 2024
The trick to being a great performer is knowing how to handle the unexpected, which is what Taylor Swift had to do when her piano malfunctioned at a recent Eras Tour date in Europe.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 15 July 2024
This will bring a whirlwind of surprises, intensity and a deep desire for freedom and rebellion — so expect the unexpected!
—Kyle Thomas, Peoplemag, 14 July 2024
The show was hit by the writers and actors strikes in 2023 as well as the unexpected deaths of star Angus Cloud and executive producer Kevin Turen.
—Peter White, Deadline, 12 July 2024
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 27 Jul. 2024.
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