Sentence examples for strikes unexpectedly from inspiring English sources

But illness often strikes unexpectedly, and when it occurs in politically awkward times, leaders often ignore their pledges.

Nostalgia seems to be one of the few things that is still as good as it used to be – and it also strikes unexpectedly.

It is in times like these, times when tragedy strikes unexpectedly as it did with my friends home burning to the ground or my daughter's sudden severe MS diagnosis that we all need that extra nudge from someone in our corner to remind us that we are loved, supported, and resilient.

New Zealand like to have less of the ball and strike unexpectedly.

Overcooking, a constant hazard with fish, can strike unexpectedly at Yellowfin.

In 1979 a force-ten gale struck unexpectedly in the waters off Fastnet, crashing 40-foot waves over small vessels.

Experts see the work as challenging because of strong currents, recovery uncertainties and fierce storms in the Aegean that can strike unexpectedly.

Like the airline business, the hotel industry was already hit hard from the sudden drop in corporate travel that struck unexpectedly late last winter.

In a media-saturated political culture, Mr. Hazare presented an irresistible figure: a simple man in a Gandhian cap whose hunger strike unexpectedly tapped into widespread public disenchantment over corruption, large and small.

But others were not so lucky: in San Marcos and Panajachel and in other more remote areas, mudslides struck unexpectedly, cutting swathes through villages.There are a few reasons for hope.

The military junta struck unexpectedly in 2006, carrying out its coup while Thaksin was on a trip to New York.