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unexpectedly 

The favorite adverb of major news organizations when describing dreary economic news since 2009. It is believed to have originated around May 19, 2009, when Reuters reported "new U.S. housing starts and permits unexpectedly fell to record lows in April . . . denting hopes that stability in the housing market was imminent." Has since been incorporated into the style book of the Associated Press, as well as other journalistic entities.

Anticipated to remain in the forefront of economic reporting until the end of 2016, when it will "unexpectedly" disappear from the landscape.
"The pace of expansion in the U.S. manufacturing sector unexpectedly slowed in March, according to an industry report released on Monday."--Reuters, 4/1/13

"U.S. manufacturing unexpectedly contracted in November, falling to its lowest in over three years ..."--Reuters, 12/3/12

"Previously owned U.S. home sales unexpectedly dropped in March as a lean supply of properties kept the industry from generating a stronger recovery."--Bloomberg, 4/22/13

" Employers added fewer jobs than forecast in November and the unemployment rate unexpectedly increased ..."--Washington Post, 12/3/10
unexpectedly by RobinGoodfellow1 April 28, 2013

Unexpectedly Drunk 

A person who arrives at an event/gathering in an inappropriately advanced stage of inebriation, and attempts to socialize with the other attendees as if nothing were out of the ordinary, is "unexpectedly drunk"
Antoine arrived at the wedding rehearsal a few minutes late, acting more relaxed and jovial than usual. It wasn't until he vomited on the bride's father, and attempted to use the bride's sister as a handkerchief, that people realized he was actually unexpectedly drunk.

Unexpectedly Fisted 

An alliance with a very sore arse
I was enjoying my feast when MN unexpectedly fisted me.
Unexpectedly Fisted by WAF 714 August 8, 2024

you don't won. expect the unexpected 

A dumb twitter user who in response saw Donald Trump wins the election, commented this," You don't won. Expect the unexpected"

This idiot's comment was review by Pyrocynical, making it a meme
Pyrocynical,"You don't won. Expect the unexpected"

UNEXPECTED ITEM IN BAGGING AREA

PLEASE REMOVE ITEM
Me: *Puts random item in bagging area*
Machine: UNEXPECTED ITEM IN BAGGING AREA. PLEASE REMOVE ITEM

sorry! an unexpected error has occurred! 

what happens on myspace when shit messes up.

always happens at the worst time when you REALLY want to log in to your account..... cause OMG you need to see if anyone has commented on your "cool new pix."
damn... another sorry! an unexpected error has occurred! wtf.... i need to click this again, and again, and again!!! sorry my ass!!!
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Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
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Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
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anyone who succeeds in disgracing/over indulging themselves in the throws of clubland
28 hours and 4 clubs later, gurning for england but still refusing to go home - a total wrongun!!
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