Sentence examples for a unexpected from inspiring English sources

The phrase "a unexpected" is not correct in written English.
The correct form is "an unexpected" because "unexpected" begins with a vowel sound.
Example: "It was an unexpected turn of events that surprised everyone at the meeting."
Alternatives: "an unforeseen" or "a surprising".

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It's really interesting and it had a unexpected plot twist!

To Miller, it was a unexpected call, and an unwelcome one.

Not running but hobbling Run for Your Wife which took just £602 when it opened last week has had a unexpected boost –from pensioners.

Leeds, Tue; London, Thu; Glasgow, Fri Chancelor "Chance" Bennett's independent, DIY career path takes a unexpected turn at the final night of the flashily branded Apple Music festival.

The P300 wave, a positive deflection occurring roughly 300 msec after the stimulus, is magnified in response to an unexpected stimulus -- like a unexpected "boop" after a series of "beeps".

Lela Rose, the designer of Mrs. Biden's outfit, who also dressed Jenna and Barbara Bush during a previous inauguration, said Mrs. Biden came to her in a unexpected way.

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A Shakespeare speech takes an unexpected turn.

Give an unexpected date candidate a chance.

It was an unexpected one.

It was an unexpected bonus.

Though not an unexpected one.

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