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not known or experienced before
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Recent Examples of unprecedented
More importantly, the spat brought about the collapse to a relationship that blended business, politics and power in a manner virtually unprecedented in U.S. history.
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Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 6 June 2025
There has been a chill in the air at Harvard University since President Donald Trump began his unprecedented attack on the college.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, companies are presented with exciting yet overwhelming options.
—Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Harvard has mounted legal challenges against the Administration’s unprecedented actions.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 27 May 2025
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Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 6 June 2025
There has been a chill in the air at Harvard University since President Donald Trump began his unprecedented attack on the college.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, companies are presented with exciting yet overwhelming options.
—Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Harvard has mounted legal challenges against the Administration’s unprecedented actions.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for unprecedented
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unprecedented
Adjective
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Crucially, what matters—the criteria for selection, on which continued evolution depends—also changes, plotting a wholly novel course.—
Philip Ball,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
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Finally, with homicides soaring to record levels, exasperated authorities pivoted to a novel strategy: Mexico filed a $10-billion suit in U.S. federal court seeking to have Smith & Wesson and other signature manufacturers held accountable for the country’s epidemic of shooting deaths.—
Patrick J. McDonnell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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President Donald Trump flipped Miami-Dade red for the first time since George H.W. Bush won the presidency in 1988, riding new support throughout the majority-Hispanic county.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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The hitmaker returned to the ceremony in 2025, debuting a new look on the red carpet.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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After coming to the Mets at the trade deadline, Blackburn had a serious of strange injuries, getting hit by a line drive on his hand, and then suffering from a spinal fluid leak that required surgery.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2025
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There, the homeowner said a stranger barefoot and clad only in black shorts — later identified as Schaefer — opened the unlocked back door and came inside.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Action step: Volunteer for projects outside your usual scope to expand your skills and demonstrate your ability to thrive in unfamiliar territory.—
Kent Ingle,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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In the video, Pilot stands completely still, with his fluffy tail stuck up, visibly unsure about what to make of the unfamiliar clothing item.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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The parade features glowing floats, favorite characters like Moana and Miguel, and dreamy lighting led by the Blue Fairy. Expect nostalgic nods to the Main Street Electrical Parade, plus fresh sparkle with Mickey and friends in new shimmering outfits.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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Spiritless drinks like the Jerk nod to red-drink traditions with hibiscus, lime, and ginger, while Lemon Pepper (with its blend of tequila and fresh black pepper and lemongrass) pays homage to the wings made iconic by Black Atlanta.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Plus every radio station and local television channel is broadcasting an equally grateful ad, commemorating this previously unheralded, unheard-of cruncher of numbers?—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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The film is notable for a dodge ball scene that goes disgustingly awry, a long gay kiss — an unheard-of smooch in 1981 — between Andrew and a bully, and for Arngrim’s goth-twink fabulous costumes, including the silkiest cape.—
Erik Piepenburg,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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The original National Theatre run played from Nov. 21, 2024, through Jan. 25, 2025, in the Lyttelton Theatre before being released to cinemas worldwide through National Theatre Live.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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During the pandemic-era streaming boom, Netflix, along with other global streamers, invested heavily in original African content in a bid to boost subscriber numbers and touted the continent, with its low streaming penetration rates and large, young population, as a future growth market.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
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