unforeseeable
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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He said the accident in Andalusia was "preventable, not an unforeseeable catastrophe" and blasted the government for not apologising and "taking responsibility".
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
A spokesman said: "This was a tragic incident which both the coroner and HSE noted involved a rare and complex sequence of events that were unforeseeable."
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026
They warn of all the unforeseeable disasters that will follow any given course of action.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025
The researchers further underline the need for coordinated global climate policies to drastically reduce emissions and safeguard human life on Earth from the unforeseeable effects of global warming.
From Science Daily • Oct. 26, 2025
Therefore, what must be planned for, in the laboratories engaged in the work, is the totally unforeseeable.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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