How To Use Unforeseen In A Sentence

It does not matter that they are unusual, unexpected, unforeseen and unforeseeable.
Luzhin feels that all the dreams and fancies of having Dounia as his wife is in jeopardy because of a unforeseen turn of fortunes.
The precautionary motive. Unforeseen circumstances can arise, such as a car breakdown.
The president's national security adviser, a position unforeseen in 1947, has become central to national policymaking.
Unless there are any unforeseen problems the whole project should be finished by the spring.

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Due to unforeseen circumstances the day trip to Birr Castle has been cancelled.
To reduce costs in a structured and well planned manner that does not surprise the teams or result in unforeseen consequential costs.
The shift to monetarism and the rejection of social reformism was not an unforeseen event that hit Labour from outside.
Our clients reserve the right to alter this timetable in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
Due to unforeseen circumstances the cost of the improvements has risen by twenty per cent.
Death may have been unforeseen but each party to a joint unlawful enterprise is equally liable for the consequences of acts done in pursuance thereof.
Secrecy was a keyword in their job, and Byron knew his partner assumed, from the terse explanation, that something unforeseen had happened.
MPs also agreed that parties will not have to pulp election leaflets due to be distributed to individual households and to allow extra finance to cover unforeseen costs caused by the delay.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to reschedule the concert.
Having determined on murder, he then planned the crime - normally a poisoning - with the utmost cunning, only to be undone by some small unforeseen error.
Currently the scheme is about four weeks behind due to unforeseen problems with the demolition of parts of the former hospital.
Generally you are dealing with unforeseen circumstances that could give rise to a loss. Times, Sunday Times
In the event of the cancellation of the competition due to unforeseen circumstances all monies will be refunded.
Russia today has a glass-like quality to it: rigid and fragile at the same time, and liable to develop cracks in unforeseen places.
He had stunning screen-printed posters made to attract attention but has encountered an unforeseen problem.
The ecosystem of value-added and exploitive businesses making a living off of Wikipedia will expand dramatically, which is bound to create plenty of unforeseen issues and controversies.
Such are the unforeseen problems of life after 737 games for Liverpool. Times, Sunday Times
During the trading year, random events could spring up to challenge your ability to manage the business through such unforeseen situations.
For protection against unforeseen emergencies, you insure your house, your furnishings and your car.
Due to unforeseen circumstances the cost of the improvements has risen by twenty per cent.
And there is the added stress of unpredictable guards making unforeseen demands. Times, Sunday Times
The Keep Fit classes which were arranged last month were cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
Finch is well on his way to the top until some unforeseen circumstances drive a wrench into his works.
We get buffeted through life like a ball-bearing in a bagatelle, bouncing off chance encounters, opportunities, unforeseen obstacles.
the court's decision had many unforeseen ramifications
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In the neurectomized foot it becomes doubly accidental, in that not only is it unforeseen, but that it is for some time indiscoverable. Diseases of the Horse's Foot
But there were unforeseen problems. Times, Sunday Times
The artist aims to present her dream-like reality with formal considerations, and her self-referential (and self-realizational) execution often has unforeseen results: "A lot of times, I'm really surprised at what comes out was completely unexpected," she says. Tanja M. Laden: Marnie Weber's "Eternity Forever"
As well as having enough money to cover the mortgage, you have to budget for unforeseen costs, such as boiler parts and roof repairs. Times, Sunday Times
My boss at my new job bought two tickets to the theatre but due to unforeseen circumstances he can no longer go. Times, Sunday Times
It is unfortunate that although all utilities were consulted at the outset, unforeseen problems were uncovered.
That would be excluded, they say, as force majeure-a superior power, or unforeseen circumstance.
Because the capacity on each parallel ring is shared between the nodes, traffic variations are averaged out - the network is more robust to unforeseen changes in traffic behavior.
The problem is the unpredictability of mere humans - when pedestrians and cyclists do something unforeseen, for example. Times, Sunday Times
Due to some unforeseen plot machination, your character is washed up on the beach of a tropical desert island.
Another unforeseen dilemma which now surfaced was how to satisfy the demands of the new customers for winter-weight, or seasonal clothes.
It is always the unforeseen angle and the unexpected colour that grabs the attention.
In these models, complexity seems to be the reason why unforeseen contingencies are possible.
Our clients reserve the right to alter this timetable in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
In a proposal memo to his boss, Berners-Lee pointed out that the new system should be “future-proof,” able to handle data packaged in ways that were as yet unforeseen. The English Is Coming!
That way we may avoid the con-sequences of too-hasty action: global warming, unforeseen pollution, imbalances of supply and demand.
For protection against unforeseen emergencies, you insure your house, your furnishings and your car.
This blow hit with all the unforeseen and devastating force of a blindside, which is what it was. Kateelliott: This is two posts, but they became the s
Their intricate, spindling guitar lines and soaring pop hooks reach unforeseen apexes.
Some firms may have grown in an unplanned, unforeseen manner, others may have expanded in order to acquire greater prestige and so on.
Radiation may damage cells in a way that was previously unforeseen.
My heart goes out to the unfortunate farmers who will suffer economic ruin from this unforeseen disaster and I weep for the families whose members have been struck down by this fickle virus.
There will be unforeseen circumstances; regime change will not be confined to Iraq.
And no matter how the story is told or who tells it, his begetting was a thing unforeseen, for mortal love — the love of Yeshua ben Yosef and the Magdalene — played a role in it. Kushiel's Avatar
These will be the actual benefits provided during the course of the year and may include provision for unforeseen outgoings and for possible expenditure in later years.
Side-effects and unforeseen deaths are part of the deal when you're pushing drugs.
But this I may state in a sentence, that the greatest, probably the most prosperous, manufacturing industry that this country or the world has ever seen, has been suddenly and unexpectedly stricken down, but by a blow which had not been unforeseen or unforetold. Speeches on Questions of Public Policy, Volume 1
Such vivid imaginations had the unforeseen outcome of being judged the winning entry. Times, Sunday Times
Donegal, eager to re-define their season after an unforeseen defeat to Fermanagh in the Ulster Championship, weren't supposed to be an immovable object.
But they are all we have, and you cannot re-engineer the formula without causing unforeseen results, possibly including the implosion of the institution itself.
There is always something unforeseen that is bound to go awry. Going For It!: How to Succeed As an Entrepreneur
Right now, the argument that the war will have unforeseen and disastrous consequences may sound like handwringing, but it is doubtless true.
But his plans were traversed again and again by unforeseen complications, the failure of the most promising presumptions, and the perpetual shifting of apparently stable alliances.
An unforeseen and ill-timed coughing incident means a huge great glop of red wine leaves your glass and lands on the sofa cushions.
Planned maintenance minimises unforeseen breakdowns, reduces machine running costs and ensures optimum machine availability.
They have just faxed us to say there are unable to travel because of unforeseen circumstances beyond their control.
Our mortgage is about £40,000 and we'd want a cash buffer for unforeseen circumstances.
Because profundity for the allegorist is, I guess, not a matter of reflection, as it might be for the collector, but rather a flash of illumination which only, after the fact, shines profound light and unforeseen meaning on each affected thing … 2009 December 10 | NIGEL BEALE NOTA BENE BOOKS
In some unforeseen circumstances like death, one parent has to be enough.
Our country can permit itself anything except unforeseen crises with uncertain outcomes,' he said. Times, Sunday Times
Do you feel trapped or anxious when unforeseen incidents intrude on your day? Coping with Stress at Work
Some pastors incur significant debts due to uninsured illnesses or other unforeseen circumstances, or excessive consumer spending on multiple credit cards. Christianity Today
Powerful unforeseen forces jeopardize the peaceful stability of mathic life and the established ennui of the Extramuros — a threat that only an unsteady alliance of saecular and avout can oppose — as, one by one, Erasmas and his colleagues, teachers, and friends are summoned forth from the safety of the concent in hopes of warding off global disaster. 2008 July | Fanatical Pupil
Nobody ever knows what's round the corner, or when unforeseen circumstances will place a bomb under our finances.
Once the decision is made, barring extraordinary, unforeseen circumstances, it should not be reversed.
The rationale of Wickard and subsequent rulings is very often justified on the basis of an interconnected natl. economy, one unforeseen, or so it goes, by the founders. The Volokh Conspiracy » Lawsuits Against the Health Care Bill
Most small businesses have cash savings to last only two weeks if unforeseen circumstances were to force them to cease trading temporarily. Times, Sunday Times
We will never know, since pollsters, like trial lawyers, always avoid questions whose answers might prove embarrassing or unforeseen.
his declaration had unforeseen repercussions
Instead of even entertaining the "insane" concept of withdrawing post-haste, U.S. officials are still under the delusion that military progress is being made and that, by some unforeseen act of science or nature, Kabul under Karzai will suddenly start becoming less corrupt. Michael Hughes: Afghanistan's Plea to the U.S.: 'Don't Do Us Any Favors'
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I hope that microscopic researches may again excite the attention of philosophers, as unforeseen advantages may probably be derived from them, like the discovery of Note I
Another €100,000 went on unforeseen costs. Times, Sunday Times
Gone are the stylish wedding planners who once plucked out the excess baby's breath and saved you from unforeseen colour clashes.
Due to unforeseen circumstances the cost of the improvements has risen by twenty per cent.
Unless there are any unforeseen problems the whole project should be finished by the spring.
Agnew was later forced to resign over a little unforeseen matter of bribes and tax evasion stemming from his years in Maryland.
He said the company had incurred unforeseen costs when it was forced retrain staff after losing its former workers following its provisional liquidation in 2001.
Each new budget message explained that, because of unforeseen circumstances, the promise of the previous year had not been met, but next year things would be better; next year there would be a balanced budget. Bruce Barton (1886-1957)
At the end of six weeks or so the prothallus will perhaps appear, certainly in a week or two more; perhaps from unforeseen circumstances not for three months. Scientific American Supplement, No. 460, October 25, 1884
Unless there are any unforeseen problems the whole project should be finished by the spring.
What logical implicative was employed by MacMurrough, the unforeseen consequence of which was his realization of Scrotes’s unbeing? At Swim, Two Boys
In addition a back-up crew is ready at a moment's notice in case of illness or some other unforeseen circumstance. AT HOME WITH THE QUEEN: The Inside Story of the Royal Household
But such a complicated and difficult process was bound to produce flaws and unforeseen difficulties.
With sharply rising uncertainty, reaching now a radical, "uninsurable" level even for short-term, such "unforeseen" externalities become critically important. Dr. Vladimir A. Masch: Balanced Capitalism
Just when everything seems to be going well, some unforeseen change of mood or some unexpected symptom plunges you down again.
We had to cancel our visit to Egypt because of unforeseen problems.
Thus, from a Nietzschean perspective, nihilism is the unforeseen consequence of the Kantian critique of metaphysics.
Be aware of unforeseen costs. The Sun
Thorough due diligence is required as part of the prenuptial process so that unforeseen skeletons in closets are discovered before, not after, marriage.
But, since there are no outlined commitments to stay with each other, what if unforeseen circumstances arise?
The unforeseen has become a useful adjunct to more formal methodologies. The Times Literary Supplement
One of the unforeseen results of rugby becoming professional is that there is now hardly any of the stuff played in London.
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, this year's show has been cancelled.
But life is always full of unforeseen circumstances. HABIT BUSTING: A 10-step plan that will change your life
Owen Coyle will doubtless still be hurting from the unforeseen and largely inexplicable events at Wembley last Sunday, though at least he may be permitted to regard the 5-0 drubbing as an aberration in an otherwise smooth-running season. Arsène Wenger is threatening to become part of Premier League's past | Paul Wilson
Parts of this site have been closed due to unforeseen circumstances.
Even those who set out with goodwill, which her uncle had not, were liable to encounter unforeseen hurdles along the way. OUT OF THE ASHES
Such projects require a creative environment and flexible plans with ample room for unforeseen delays.
The avant-garde almost always fails because of this untimeliness, either by being “before its time,” addressing an, as yet, unforeseen, future audience (doing so from a modern viewpoint in a tone of historic anticipation), or by being “beyond its time,” addressing an as yet, unawakened, modern audience (doing so from a future viewpoint in a tone of historic renunciation). Writing and Failure (Part 4) : Christian Bök : Harriet the Blog : The Poetry Foundation
So barring some unforeseen revolution in popular taste, at the present time we cannot consider offering you a contract.
This result, unforeseen and unanticipated, led to the day's stonings and near lynchings of Chinese laundrymen unconnected to the alleged crimes.
Call this number if any unforeseen emergency should arise.
Due to unforeseen technical problems, the Commons gravy train has been temporarily suspended. Times, Sunday Times
Unforeseen accidents may derange our most profound schemes of policy.
Radiation may damage cells in a way that was previously unforeseen.
Planned maintenance minimises unforeseen breakdowns, reduces machine running costs and ensures optimum machine availability.
There are too many variables and unforeseen circumstances to predict the future with any certainty.
Radiation may damage cells in a way that was previously unforeseen.
This would allow us to make any changes we felt were appropriate and would highlight any unforeseen problems.
The relative premium investors must pay for protective options, known as "skew," has been steadily rising, meaning the already-hedged have little incentive to reach for insurance absent an unforeseen market drop, he said. VIX Rises, but Suggests Worries Are Limited
Belfast is built on sleech, but apparently "unforeseen underground conditions" are causing problems in Londonderry too. Slugger O'Toole
Followmission reserves the right to interpret and amend or cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances.
It seems to me there's been an unforeseen outcome and they're trying to back-pedal.
The reception had to be cancelled'due to unforeseen circumstances '. Times, Sunday Times
The folks had to come back today due to unforeseen circumstances.
Do you feel trapped or anxious when unforeseen incidents intrude on your day? Coping with Stress at Work
These variables are also subject to unanticipated changes because of unforeseen domestic or external developments.
It lacks the stunning volcano view of their pad in the Philippines, which was completely buried in grey ash by a huge, unforeseen eruption three days after they chanced to vacate it.
Possibly, but I could imagine a climate of opinion developing in which it might come to be seen as unobjectionable in either case given unforeseen events.
Trading Leather will only go to Epsom if something unforeseen happens to the other horse. Times, Sunday Times
Another unforeseen bit of business: yuppies started paying half a million for a condo on the canal, right next to the smoky old factory.
The front and rear suspensions feature dual-leaf springs instead of coils, taking the bumps and jolts out of gravel roads and unforeseen mounds.
Our country can permit itself anything except unforeseen crises with uncertain outcomes,' he said. Times, Sunday Times
As each hour passed, I tried to feign health in the same way some of you healthy people take unforeseen upset stomachs when you want a sickie.
In some instances unforeseen vibrations or overload conditions may develop to cause failure.
That way we may avoid the con-sequences of too-hasty action: global warming, unforeseen pollution, imbalances of supply and demand.
Attorney Gloria Allred says the news conference has been canceled due to what she terms unforeseen circumstances. Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7
But the thick footplate had one unforeseen advantage: On uphill hauls the stiffness actually lends a spring-like feeling, flexing just enough to give you the impression that you're being propelled upwards. Wired Top Stories
In the hours you allocate for work, sort out your priorities, reordering them when unforeseen circumstances arise.
After all, if we found a way round it, something unforeseen would only go wrong. Times, Sunday Times
The phrase "Butterfly Effect" refers to the possibility that minor, seemingly insignificant changes (such as a butterfly flapping its wings) might produce large, unforeseen events elsewhere.
Such projects require a creative environment and flexible plans with ample room for unforeseen delays.
As an unforeseen consequence, oil contaminated with wax and sludge was poised to foul the new propeller governor and relief valve.
Call this number if any unforeseen emergency should arise.
Where, as here, a stairwell or approach is primarily used as a means of access to and egress from the common carrier, that carrier has a duty to exercise reasonable care to see that such means of approach remain in a safe condition or, where appropriate, to take such precautions or give such warnings as would protect those using such area against unforeseen danger. Personal Injury
The Clairvoyant Society has cancelled today's meeting due to unforeseen circumstances.
He felt that those accused under the law would be responsible for unintentional and unforeseen reactions to comments they made.
It is grim news for farmers but not unforeseen. Times, Sunday Times
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, this year's show has been cancelled.
The question, of course, is whether the cost overruns stem from unforeseen problems that crop up over the course of a project or whether projects are routinely underbid.
It reminds of an incident when my normally ape-like father revealed a hitherto unforeseen wit while we were in America.
He said: 'It was something unforeseen. The Sun
The risk that payments might exceed existing money holdings for some unforeseen reason could prove very embarrassing.
The tabloid fashionable retreat to secret though well-photographed paradisical islands, and are increasingly replaced by the obese, the freakish and the kidnapped until the last sip of beer has dried in Mom's throat and apparent though unforeseen reality returns to lower expectations even further. HEADLINES
There is contingency fuel on board for unforeseen changes, such as circumnavigation of bad weather or stronger headwinds.
You should have a contingency plan for unforeseen circumstances, so make sure you borrow enough when remortgaging to cover unexpected additional costs. Times, Sunday Times
It was sabotaged by an unforeseen fire drill.
There is, unforeseen by the writer, some lack of understanding on the part of the reader or some fear, bias, eccentricity or perverseness on his part of which the writer is not aware.
Do you feel trapped or anxious when unforeseen incidents intrude on your day? Coping with Stress at Work
It seems to me there's been an unforeseen outcome and they're trying to back-pedal.
That clause excludes liability for loss and nuisance caused by environmental pollution except when it arises from a sudden event which is unintentional and unforeseen.
He made no provision against the unforeseen expenses.
It has asked the state for more funds and is deciding whether to borrow an additional $7.5 million to pay for what it calls "unforeseen expenses. Trainloads of Problems for Fairfield Project
There are delays, unforeseen problems occur and some things do not go according to plan. Times, Sunday Times
Include a margin of at least 10% to cover any unforeseen expenses that might arise.
This was a sudden and unforeseen blow.
Since decisions are quicker, they are also more adaptable, and easier to change in the light of unforeseen circumstances which may arise.
Due to unforeseen circumstances the cost of the improvements has risen by twenty per cent.
For a moment our man wondered whether the black clouds were harbingers of some unforeseen ill omen, symbolic as they were of the darkness, representing the unknown.
This was a sudden and unforeseen blow.
Al Qaeda is indeed something like a sickness; it is like a cancerous growth that can metastasize at totally unforeseen places, as the London and Madrid attacks showed. Carlo Strenger: Lessons from 9/11: Cool-Headedness More Effective than Rage in Fighting Terrorism
They know there will be unforeseen and unforeseeable consequences to occupying Iraq, and they know that the rest of the world will disagree.
There may be more spectacular mountains offering unforeseen horizons at their summits, but Blue Hill is an effortless peak to climb.
They will require significant savings for the build, as well as an emergency fund for any unforeseen costs that may crop up. Times, Sunday Times
The ecosystem of value-added and exploitive businesses making a living off of Wikipedia will expand dramatically, which is bound to create plenty of unforeseen issues and controversies.
The event was postponed from this Wednesday night due to unforeseen circumstances.
That would be excluded, they say, as force majeure-a superior power, or unforeseen circumstance.
These two amounts should be added together plus some cushion for unforeseen contingency.
Had not unforeseen anxieties come upon us, no lot on earth could have been more perfectly delicious in the quality of enjoyment, both for body and spirit, than that sojourn upon the wild hill; among ourselves were innocence and union, consequently peace; time was profitably spent; and our recreations were, practice in the tonic sol-fa singing lessons, with sketching and rambling on foot or on horseback over the breezy heights of Byeways in Palestine

How To Use Unforeseen In A Sentence

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