accidental
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They also pose severe hazards to people in the region through accidental release or abandonment.
“Additionally, because concertina coils are rigid and stay under tension, they don’t ‘sag’ or create the loose, invisible snares that single-strand wires often do over time, which helps reduce the risk of accidental wildlife entanglement.”
From Los Angeles Times
Many leaders fall into what the institute calls the "accidental manager" category where people are promoted for technical skill rather than leadership ability.
From BBC
The contact was accidental but the referee immediately pointed to the spot.
From Barron's
It’s a love story, above all — “Midnight Cowboy,” not an accidental choice, is more of a touchstone than any Marvel movie.
From Los Angeles Times
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