not on purpose
Example Sentences
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So I apologize, Lear, I love you, it was not on purpose.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2024
What someone said later is, "It was a show that was built for streaming not on purpose."
From Salon • May 30, 2024
The former prime minister has accepted that he did indeed mislead Parliament when he said the guidance and rules were followed at all times - but he insists this was not on purpose.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2023
I literally did not know there was another question and when I found out afterwards that that looked rude, I contacted Jamie and made sure she knew that was not on purpose.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2021
“And you know you’re funny as hell. Here’s a news flash for you: Dumb people aren’t funny. At least not on purpose, anyway.”
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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