as in sudden
not expected
there are almost always unforeseen consequences for any major endeavor unforeseen problems delayed the project beyond its deadline
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The story follows gangster queens whose power is challenged when an outsider brings an unforeseen threat, leading to chaos and a fight for survival.
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Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025
Barring any unforeseen disaster, this will be the first time Black Country, New Road have the privilege of a completely unremarkable, textbook album rollout.
—Ian Cohen, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2025
But the trial, which has run longer than expected, is about to encounter another unforeseen delay as the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse will be closed Thursday as part of a national day of mourning for President Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29.
—Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
Min walks off after becoming convinced Chris doesn’t see a future with him (Yang plays his character’s sadness and disappointment in himself with touching sincerity) and Lee feels betrayed after an unforeseen development comes to light, the result of a drunken evening.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025
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Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025
Barring any unforeseen disaster, this will be the first time Black Country, New Road have the privilege of a completely unremarkable, textbook album rollout.
—Ian Cohen, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2025
But the trial, which has run longer than expected, is about to encounter another unforeseen delay as the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse will be closed Thursday as part of a national day of mourning for President Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29.
—Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
Min walks off after becoming convinced Chris doesn’t see a future with him (Yang plays his character’s sadness and disappointment in himself with touching sincerity) and Lee feels betrayed after an unforeseen development comes to light, the result of a drunken evening.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025
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