as in sudden
not expected the interesting stuff found in the attic was an unlooked-for bonus for the new homeowners

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Adjective
  • Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Sources close to the couple said the breakup was far from sudden.
    Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
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  • The leader of a local hoteliers group involved in planning the Aftershock Festival said rain on the morning of the opening day was unexpected.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Comedian Bill Burr, after performing at the show’s opening night on Friday, defended the project on his podcast, suggesting that the cultural exchange could have unexpected benefits.
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Unlooked-for.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlooked-for. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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