unpredictably
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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Unlike Laurel and Hardy, Abbott and Costello, or Hope and Crosby, who relied on tightly scripted setups, this disparate yet kindred duo captured America’s heart by being viscerally, uproariously and unpredictably wild.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
"Any transport delay can risk ruining the batch. If it takes longer than 24 hours, the internal sugars begin to rot and ferment unpredictably, destroying the delicate flavour profile needed for premium spirits," says Dhariwal.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
These filaments tend to behave unpredictably and often require high voltages, which limits their practicality for large-scale computing.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 23, 2026
Centerview in court filings has argued that being available at all hours and working unpredictably during an active deal is a basic requirement of the investment banking analyst job.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 22, 2026
In places it broadened into wide areas like small lakes; and at others it split into narrow channels, only to combine again unpredictably.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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