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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Lake Baikal, often described as an inland sea because of its enormous size, is notorious for sudden storms and icy conditions even during tourist season, according to National Geographic.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026 -
About 50,000 Americans experience sudden retinal detachment each year, requiring urgent surgery to avoid permanent vision loss.—
Peter Ubel,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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On the contrary, life insurance or disability insurance could help you or your family pay for other needs if something unexpected happens, including expenses like loans.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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As the novel progresses, the two tracks collide in unexpected ways.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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“Unlooked-for.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlooked-for. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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