Occur unexpectedly Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

UNEXPECTEDLY (adverb)
1. without advance planning
2. in a way that was not expected
OCCUR (verb)
1. come to pass
2. come to one’s mind; suggest itself

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