unsuspectingly
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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"There's no reason for it and it leads people unsuspectingly on to a dangerous footpath, which is the path that Suzie fell from," he said.
From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2026
Over the fall, rescue officials found Godiva and five of her pups, as some people who had unsuspectingly bought them returned them to authorities.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 13, 2022
After all, Varamini opened Gantry Public House in late February — just weeks before COVID-19 unsuspectingly squashed the Mariners’ and Sounders’ seasons and sapped his revenue stream.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 20, 2020
By engaging in these partnerships, med students have, perhaps unsuspectingly, chosen to put their “medical credential”—often prominently displayed in a name or Instagram bio—up for sale.
From Slate ● Nov. 29, 2018
"Now you are fooling again!" said Jeannette, giggling most immoderately at the gusto with which, unsuspectingly, he swallowed the potion.
From The Last of the Vikings by Bowling, John
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