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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Adjective
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Early in his baseball career, Kaneland pitcher Jack Frey came to a sudden realization.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026 -
The turmoil has included the sudden resignation of then-Supt.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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To use words in ways that are unexpected or surprising, to repurpose some of the legalese that has been weaponized against my characters.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Objects that once seemed temporary now reveal unexpected permanence.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Unlooked-for.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlooked-for. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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