innocuous
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And American security concerns – heightened because of the ongoing Iran war – could add new layers of frustration and the potential for seemingly innocuous incidents to escalate unexpectedly.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
The relatively innocuous nature of the incident shouldn’t greatly impact Branch’s draft status, according to team personnel executives interviewed by NFL Network.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
Quick cuts between Charlie, Mike and Rachel suggest their admissions are intense but relatively innocuous — things that can be laughed off and chalked up to childhood immaturity.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
Unexplained absences can be an early sign of political trouble in China, though officials are known to have missed engagements for innocuous reasons such as illness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026
This was an innocuous question but, unexpectedly, Bunny winced.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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