adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
a sudden/unexpected/unforeseen emergency (= a situation that was not planned )
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I left half an hour early in case of traffic jams or some other unforeseen emergency.
unforeseen circumstances (= that you did not realize would happen )
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The tragedy was the result of a series of unforeseen circumstances.
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
change
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In particular, it is recognised that agents may use some assets as a buffer-stock against unforeseen changes in net receipts.
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Just when everything seems to be going well, some unforeseen change of mood or some unexpected symptom plunges you down again.
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A market would be a relatively costly way of adjusting the uses made of specific assets in response to unforeseen changes revealed over time.
circumstances
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It was an interesting move pregnant with unforeseen circumstances , not least the concern and misunderstanding to which it gave rise locally.
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Our clients reserve the right to alter this timetable in the event of unforeseen circumstances .
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The player did eventually join the Peacocks, but under unusual and unforeseen circumstances .
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In the hours you allocate for work, sort out your priorities, reordering them when unforeseen circumstances arise.
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Since decisions are quicker, they are also more adaptable, and easier to change in the light of unforeseen circumstances which may arise.
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In some unforeseen circumstances like death, one parent has to be enough.
consequence
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Officials have shown ignorance of the fact that locking their countries into trade rules can have unforeseen consequences .
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Measures of this sort are no doubt often inconsistent with each other and may have unforeseen consequences .
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The culture will not work as planned, and unforeseen consequences may be catastrophic.
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Similarly, there may be no control over the consequences of changing the different variables and there may be unforeseen consequences.
delay
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Such projects require a creative environment and flexible plans with ample room for unforeseen delays .
event
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These energies often lie dormant till triggered by some unforeseen event or response.
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Other unforeseen events also occurred in my family.
problem
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Without an efficient system and good professional advice, unforeseen problems can develop into major setbacks.
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It was furthermore an exercise in gaining experience in measurements with grass samples, to assist in spotting unforeseen problems .
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This would allow us to make any changes we felt were appropriate and would highlight any unforeseen problems .
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Once you have started the training you will not be allowed to leave, unless unforeseen circumstances arise.
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These actions may have unforeseen consequences.
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We had to cancel our visit to Egypt because of unforeseen problems.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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An interest-free loan fund is also available to students who find themselves in unforeseen financial difficulty.
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But I was slow to get started on this project and before I could something unforeseen happened.
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I had met Hugo at a party and unforeseen and overwhelming emotions had consumed me.
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Our clients reserve the right to alter this timetable in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
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Planned maintenance minimises unforeseen breakdowns, reduces machine running costs and ensures optimum machine availability.
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Something totally unforeseen could occur to preclude it.