unknown to

phrase

: without being known about by (someone)
Unknown to me, my partner was organizing a surprise party for my birthday.

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Hall’s close association with Russell — whose own songs went from unknown to intensely beloved in the decades since he was taken by AIDS, and who collaborated on several of the album’s tracks — helped boost the project. — Jack Denton, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026 Because most of his work was conducted behind the scenes, Yarbrough’s name may be unknown to most of the public. — Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, was found guilty in July of conspiracy to murder for agreeing to shoot someone unknown to him for $28,000 last year. — October 16, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Rhinestones, spandex in hazy, gossamer colors unknown to nature, hair sprayed into place, all primed to be seen, to entertain. — Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unknown to

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“Unknown to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unknown%20to. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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