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
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Brexton Busch, the 11-year-old son of NASCAR superstar Kyle Busch, did something for the first time since the sudden and tragic passing of his father.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026 -
His wife looks at me with sudden seriousness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Blending the tones of romantic comedy with a story of personal emancipation, the series follows a journey of self-discovery, ambition, and unexpected love.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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However, the project faces an unexpected obstacle.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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“Unlooked-for.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlooked-for. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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