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as in undisclosed
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as in unexpected
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Recent Examples of unannounced
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unannounced
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It was settled for an undisclosed amount in November 1995.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Warner Chappell publishing recently made an undisclosed deal for Tom Petty’s catalog.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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Aquarius: Eclectic nostalgia Original and unexpected, Aquarius mixes cutting-edge trends with their own unique flair.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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But Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite — and a threat to the entire system.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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But what goes unmentioned—what stands in opposition to the siblings’ code of self-optimization and principled bodysurfing—is that their father’s success grew from the soil of an extraordinary season of public investment.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
22 May 2025
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Even Sobule’s own bisexuality was often left unmentioned by some in the industry.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Whitney Gravelle, president of the Bay Mills Indian Community, explained that the tribes had a plan with the Army Corps and Enbridge for unanticipated discoveries, knowing there was a high likelihood that human remains or artifacts of cultural significance would be found during the survey process.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
3 July 2025
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By the early ’80s, however, California lawmakers had already begun discussing reforms to the legislation to address its unanticipated consequences — among them, making development a financially prohibitive prospect.—
The Editors,
National Review,
2 July 2025
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The town hall was not publicized outside of NASA ahead of time, but live video of the event was available—unadvertised—on an obscure NASA streaming website.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2025
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These groups offer excellent opportunities to meet new contacts, stay informed about industry developments, and even discover unadvertised job openings.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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European operators are rationing megawatt hours to meet emissions caps, and China plans to burn more coal, partly to cover unforeseen AI demand.—
Guney Yildiz,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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So unless Guerin has something unforeseen up his sleeve to add a center via trade, their best option could be in Tuesday’s opening of free agency, though the options remaining there aren’t exactly of the top-six variety.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Thomas had been a confidential informant for the Elkhart County Drug Task Force for 10 months leading up to his shooting Aug. 19, 1998.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
3 July 2025
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Both settlement agreements are confidential and prohibit the former Bardstown students from discussing what happened.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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Home surveillance footage captured the startling moment a single-engine Cessna 150 flipped over in a backyard in South Carolina.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2025
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The stars of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 2 reunited for a tell-all special on July 1 which brought a number of startling revelations to the forefront — and forced the ladies to confront the questions that have been on everyone's minds.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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“Unannounced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unannounced. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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