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inadvertently

[in-uhd-vur-tnt-lee] / ˌɪn ədˈvɜr tnt li /
ADVERB
carelessly
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ADVERB
unintentionally
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In the debate, Jones also said he may have inadvertently given Lord Mandelson too much leeway and offered an apology, including to Epstein victim Lisa Phillips.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

We’ve become so enamored by this void that we inadvertently trapped ourselves inside of it, mourning the past that slipped away before we had a chance to say goodbye.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Moreover, you may be inadvertently loaded with technology and communications stocks due to their high concentration in the S&P 500—accounting for more than 40% of the index.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Out of fear that he could inadvertently harm his wife, they now sleep in separate beds.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

The problem with dangling modifiers is that their subjects are inherently ambiguous and sometimes a sentence will inadvertently attract a reader to the wrong choice.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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