unannounced
adjective
un·an·nounced
ˌən-ə-ˈnau̇n(t)st 
: occurring without any prior announcement or warning : not announced
an unannounced concert
showed up unannounced at her doorstep
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The lawmakers were attempting an unannounced inspection, a common and long-standing practice under congressional oversight powers.
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Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
As part of their oversight duties, members are legally allowed to make unannounced visits to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 19 June 2025
Under federal law, members of Congress have the authority to conduct oversight visits to immigration detention facilities, including unannounced inspections.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Conversely, unannounced visits provide the opportunity to view conditions without giving officials the opportunity to hide facility issues or conditions.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 12 June 2025
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Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
As part of their oversight duties, members are legally allowed to make unannounced visits to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 19 June 2025
Under federal law, members of Congress have the authority to conduct oversight visits to immigration detention facilities, including unannounced inspections.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Conversely, unannounced visits provide the opportunity to view conditions without giving officials the opportunity to hide facility issues or conditions.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for unannounced
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“Unannounced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unannounced. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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