unexpected
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Things go in ways both expected and unexpected, the two couples warily feeling each other out as they wait to spring their own private agendas.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
Britain’s political and investor class are deeply scarred by former Conservative Prime Minister Liz Truss’s unexpected decision in 2022 to announce large unfunded tax cuts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
The company separately said its fiscal fourth-quarter guidance would be generally in line with its prior outlook, save for an unexpected “benefit from tariff refunds.”
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
They face increased paperwork, unexpected handling charges, and the frustration of some GB suppliers withdrawing from the market altogether.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
Prepare for the unexpected, I remind myself as I slide into the taxi’s back seat.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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