as in sudden
not expected ran into some unanticipated difficulties with the computer program

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Recent Examples of unanticipated Canvassing across the industry, people are exploring what some of these unanticipated innovations may look like. Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 Stan and Russell recently sat down with The Hollywood Reporter to discuss some of the other unanticipated components of the film, starting with Congressman Barnes, something that was first set up in Captain America: Brave New World. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2025 The early flights were handicapped by bulky suits and an unanticipated need for gloves capable of precise movement. Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025 The discovery of so much life – and such big life – was unanticipated, said Thurber. Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unanticipated
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  • Written in Latin, the coroners' rolls are records of sudden or suspicious deaths as investigated by a jury of local men, called together by the coroner to establish facts and reach a verdict.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 6 June 2025
  • After Earps’ announcement, Wiegman was asked what her long-time goalkeeper’s sudden international retirement two months before a major tournament said about the unity of the team.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 6 June 2025
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  • But during the appearance, an unexpected guest also got some attention from those gathered below!
    Jillian Frankel, People.com, 27 May 2025
  • In the middle of a seven-minute piece interpreted in an appropriately serious manner, Urie elicited unexpected giggles from the audience.
    Daniel Vaillancourt, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025

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“Unanticipated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unanticipated. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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