How to Use unforeseen in a Sentence

unforeseen

adjective

• Since unforeseen events are on the menu, going with the flow would be a wiser course of action.
  — Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 10 Oct. 2022
• The Dodgers advanced to the next round, but the unforeseen consequences of that final game in San Francisco caught up to them.
  — Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2022
• The joys of travel can be interrupted by unforeseen curves in the road, but how your luggage holds up doesn’t have to be one of them.
  — Nila Do Simon, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2023
• And barring an unforeseen development, her days as the RNC chair will end in the coming weeks or months.
  — Michelle L. Price, The Denver Post, 13 Feb. 2024
• The contract allowed all parties out of the game due to unforeseen circumstances.
  — oregonlive, 28 Oct. 2022
• Barring an injury or something unforeseen, Rahm is a good bet to win a Masters one of these days.
  — Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2023
• The shutdown at Glades Road will now take place the weekend of March 31-April 1, due to unforeseen circumstances, the department said.
  — Amber Bonefont, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2023
• For unforeseen slip-ups or dilemmas, buying an extra roll or two is a good idea.
  — Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2023
• The twin crises of the pandemic and soaring cost of living have had some unforeseen consequences.
  — Paul Stremple, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2022
• The Mustangs, barring something unforeseen, will likely stay in the AAC and await the next realignment move.
  — Joseph Hoyt, Dallas News, 4 Aug. 2023
• And since then, a series of wild left turns, blind leaps, and unforeseen tragedies have led to this final destination.
  — Jeff Weiss, Spin, 21 Aug. 2023
• It’s now listed on Airbnb and is bringing in around $1,500 a month—enough to pay the mortgage and cover any other unforeseen issues.
  — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2024
• But if the question is will Grant be around for a while, the answer — unless something unforeseen crops up — is a resounding yes.
  — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2024
• Their romance is one filled with humor, great food, and unforeseen health challenges.
  — Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 11 Oct. 2022
• But war breeds chaos and chaos breeds unforeseen consequences.
  — Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 20 Oct. 2023
• There are always caveats, of course, but something huge and unforeseen would have to happen to change this history from taking its course.
  — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2023
• This bomber has proven to be flexible as well as durable, in ways unforeseen during the original creation.
  — Arthur Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2023
• Many immediately went to the comments section to share kind words with him about the unforeseen scenario.
  — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 13 July 2023
• That’s not to mention the cheapest way to fix unforeseen problems — and all shows have unforeseen problems — is to keep hands on deck to rewrite quickly.
  — Anonymous, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Aug. 2023
• The work is subject to change based on weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
  — Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2024
• Barring something unforeseen, the track likely will receive the dates and then close next summer after eight decades of racing.
  — John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2023
• But critics say farming offshore comes with the same problems as doing it on land—plus others that are unforeseen.
  — Quartz, 10 Nov. 2022
• Reed also expressed concern that adding crash test dummies to the five-star crash test driver seat could have some unforeseen drawbacks.
  — Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
• Barring unforeseen circumstances, Celina may be the area’s best best to return to the state tournament.
  — Dallas News, 17 Feb. 2023
• Avangrid won the rights to the contracts in late 2021, but later said supply chain issues, interest rate hikes and the war in Ukraine led to unforeseen cost increases.
  — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2023
• Any number of unforeseen events can delay the water’s arrival and ignite a riot.
  — John Muyskens, Washington Post, 18 Nov. 2022
• Sometimes, though, bondholders have to sell in ways unforeseen.
  — Jonathan Weil, WSJ, 11 Nov. 2022
• Detroit will still be part of the action as Terry remains in his hometown to take care of business and face what is hinted at as unforeseen dangers.
  — Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 28 Feb. 2024
• Some people have even expressed concern that cell-cultured meat could pose unforeseen health risks.
  — Sarah Garone, Health, 30 June 2023
• Further, there's the reality of inflation and any unforeseen costs that may arise, which will need to be accounted for in some way.
  — Becca Stanek, The Week, 30 Mar. 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024