unpredictably
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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"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
This seemed to be a moment of malaise for Spielberg, one he worked his way out of with an unpredictably wide-ranging series of films including “Lincoln,” “Bridge of Spies” and “The Post.”
From Los Angeles Times • 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
Other blood cancers behave differently, often growing faster and more unpredictably, making them harder for transplanted immune cells to keep in remission.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
Then, unpredictably, he made an exception: He’d play in the “USSR vs. the Rest of the World” match.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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