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incidental

[in-si-den-tl] / ˌɪn sɪˈdɛn tl /


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Courts are sometimes more forgiving of burdens on speech when the real focus of a law is conduct, and when any restriction on speech is minor and incidental.

From Slate Aug. 28, 2026

The biography synthesizes an impressive collection of sources, including personal correspondence, photographs, portraits and the incidental writings of figures such as Franz Liszt and Victor Hugo.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Adams offered two incidental new piano pieces and one for string quartet containing his characteristic rhythmic excitement and melodic eloquence.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

"The dark grey, achromatic basin was not incidental to the design," it says.

From Barron's May 11, 2026

I know I should spend it getting to know Adam Cassidy, but he seems incidental to me right now.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan




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