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accidentally

[ak-si-den-tl-ee] / ˌæk sɪˈdɛn tl i /


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The illnesses and deaths are primarily associated with amatoxin poisoning from people accidentally picking and eating death cap and western destroying angel mushrooms, according to the state.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Valverde later denied reports the pair had physically fought, insisting the injury occurred after he "accidentally hit a table" during the confrontation.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

US media reports cite aviation experts as saying fuel switches in a Boeing 737 lock into position, making it improbable they were switched off accidentally.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

There was a legitimate and timely argument rising earlier this century that was accidentally killed off by the important person who voiced it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Had he somehow accidentally ingested knowledge last night at the hotel?

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein




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