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unawares

unawares ADV

unawares

taken unawares

take unawares VB

taking unawares

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Though initially caught unawares, a few of the black men in the store were armed and together they were able to keep the mob at bay.
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Due to this lack of adequate preparation, the holy city was caught unawares by the massive army both siblings had amassed.
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When it did start, the flag caught some of the field unawares.
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Approximately 200 metres southwest of the island is a dangerous reef that has caught many sailors unawares.
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The pirates took the galleon's captain unawares while he played cards in his own cabin.
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Reviewers were also irked that they were not informed about the secondary objectives in a mission; the goals were only revealed after the reviewers had completed them unawares.
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The chances of this happening, or happening unawares, can be reduced with physical security measures such as locks, electronic leash, or body sensor and alarm.
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But various dents in the brick wall today reveal that motorists are still taken unawares by it.
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An unobservant or complacent batsman can easily be caught unawares and lose their wicket.
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The enemy, to their consternation, found themselves assailed in the rear by the party they had expected to strike unawares.
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