unplanned
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Extreme volatility risks triggering huge losses for leveraged ETFs — and even potentially a relatively rare unplanned delisting.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russian refineries have led to unplanned outages, causing supply tightness, the analyst notes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
“Rose of Nevada” provides no clues as to why this unplanned journey into the past has happened, which will only inspire the viewer to seek them out anyway.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
Hanging out on a beach seems to have been the go-to choice for Formula 1 drivers during this unplanned break at the start of the new season.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026
We were a family of planners, but now everything seemed unplanned.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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