accidentally
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"During a recreational dive in the summer during the undergraduate study of HY Chan in 2019, he accidentally discovered Thecacera sesama sp. nov. in northern Taiwan waters," the researchers said.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
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
Jeff Probst gave fans one last “Survivor” twist during the season finale, albeit accidentally.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
He obtained the work phones after they accidentally fell into the River Danube on an interior ministry boating trip.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
“I saw it when I was brushing my teeth before bed, and it surprised me so much I accidentally spit toothpaste at the mirror!” she’d laughed.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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