inadvertent
Example Sentences
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“We feel very comfortable that this isn’t an issue with inadvertent manipulation of fuel control,” he said.
Her letting agent said an oversight meant it never applied for the licence on her behalf but Reeves said she took full responsibility and apologised for the "inadvertent mistake".
From BBC
“An inadvertent omission failed to bring Penguin’s participation in several cases to her attention; those cases ultimately were not selected for review by the Court. Chambers’ conflict check procedures have since been changed.”
From Seattle Times
The report noted that Mr Sharp does not accept the first conclusion, but he has apologised for the second, although he described it as "entirely inadvertent".
From BBC
“We urge solutions that protect national security, avoid inadvertent and lasting damage to the chip industry, and avert future escalations.”
From New York Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
