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
More than that, Mr. D’Hooghe said, he objected to having the “poisonous” present sprung on him unsuspectingly by the Brazilian federation.
From New York Times • Nov. 26, 2015
The two rode unsuspectingly by, and long after their voices had died away, Felix stood gazing listlessly after them in the darkness without rousing himself from his thoughts.
From In Paradise A Novel. Vol. I. by Heyse, Paul
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