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incidentally

[in-si-den-tl-ee, -dent-lee] / ˌɪn sɪˈdɛn tl i, -ˈdɛnt li /


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Two months have since passed, and he’s still offered no explanation for his appearance, which incidentally only affirms suspicions.

From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026

All of which, incidentally, is yet another argument to prefer inflation-protected bonds over regular ones, although the latest news suggests longer-term versions of such bonds may also come under pressure.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026

And, incidentally, I'm told Lord Mandelson himself wasn't aware too.

From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026

The private-sector unionization rate in the U.S. is still less than 6%, which incidentally is about the percentage of Starbucks stores now unionized.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 12, 2026

For two hours I worked, interrupted only by my mother bringing Quentin and incidentally me some milk and cookies.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam


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