accidentally
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Pacing the stage in the throes of one lengthy, unaccompanied solo, Rollins leaps recklessly—and accidentally clears the edge of the stage, landing many feet below on a stone floor.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
A simple way to imagine this is like making two photocopies of a document but accidentally placing both copies into the same folder instead of separating them.
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
Jeff Probst gave fans one last “Survivor” twist during the season finale, albeit accidentally.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
In 2003, the company accidentally released 8,000 pounds of carcinogenic vinyl chloride into Baton Rouge, according to the U.S.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
Ophie watched as a white lady with smooth blond hair accidentally stepped on one, her heels skidding dangerously.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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