unannounced
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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“Those taxpayers are left to defend their tax returns when the government suddenly appears unannounced, out of nowhere, asserting massive tax liabilities from decades earlier,” the filing said.
From MarketWatch
Stephen Helmsley took these unannounced stakes through affiliates of his investment firm.
Chief executive Andrew Judd said members were subject to unannounced inspections and must follow guidelines about how bodies are kept, including on refrigeration.
From BBC
An unannounced inspection six months later found similar issues.
From BBC
Again, it can be tempting to believe that magical moments simply happen — that romance arrives unannounced, like a good mood or a perfect sunset.
From Salon
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