unplanned
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The unplanned surgeries have increased by eight percentage points, while the rate of elective caesareans has also increased.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
While unplanned, “that move has already turned into $40,000 to $45,000 extra on our net worth,” he said.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
Whatever your itinerary, Bowen urges a loose schedule, leaving plenty of room for discoveries and unplanned conversations.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
She also objected to an unplanned appearance by his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex at the event.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
That consensus can change over the years in a process as unplanned and uncontrollable as the vagaries of fashion.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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