unforeseen
adjective
un·fore·seen
ˌən-fȯr-ˈsēn 
: not anticipated or expected : not foreseen : unexpected
an unforeseen delay
unforeseen consequences
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Examples of unforeseen in a Sentence
there are almost always unforeseen consequences for any major endeavor
unforeseen problems delayed the project beyond its deadline
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After a short flight to Minneapolis, Lynch was able to get settled and prepare for his unforeseen Thursday afternoon start with the big-league club.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2024
And many worried that there could be more unforeseen consequences.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 24 May 2024
About 20% of flights are delayed each year, so travel insurance can protect you from unforeseen obstacles—just in case!
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 23 May 2024
Adams said construction has caused some delays — some related to the pandemic and others because of unforeseen landscape challenges.
—Emily Brindley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 May 2024
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2024
And many worried that there could be more unforeseen consequences.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 24 May 2024
About 20% of flights are delayed each year, so travel insurance can protect you from unforeseen obstacles—just in case!
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 23 May 2024
Adams said construction has caused some delays — some related to the pandemic and others because of unforeseen landscape challenges.
—Emily Brindley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for unforeseen
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“Unforeseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unforeseen. Accessed 7 Jun. 2024.
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