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unexpected

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un·ex·pect·ed  (nk-spktd)
adj.
Coming without warning; unforeseen.

unex·pected·ly adv.
unex·pected·ness n.

unexpected [ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd]
adj
surprising or unforeseen
unexpectedly  adv
unexpectedness  n

unexpected


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The tendency of the individual life is to be static rather than dynamic, and this tendency is made into a propulsion by civilization, where the obvious only is seen, and the unexpected rarely happens.
This sudden kindness at your hands will only make me more watchful, lest under these unexpected favors to myself, you have some private ends to accomplish for your own benefit, and for my master's injury.
"Well, cheer up," the Author resumed; "fame comes at the most unexpected times.
 
 
 
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