PHRASE: "to become notably and unexpectedly successful" Crossword Clue

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PHRASE: "to become notably and unexpectedly successful" Crossword Answer

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UNEXPECTEDLY (adverb)
1. without advance planning
2. in a way that was not expected
SUCCESSFUL (adjective)
1. having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

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