innocently

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Stephen Colletti innocently slicing turkey and unintentionally sparking one of the most wild crashouts in “Traitors” history.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Still, when he departs from a text he shares part of his inner world, and seems sometimes almost innocently interested in what he’s saying.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Carr reassured Faith innocently as she settled into hers.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

DeFiore’s drama started innocently enough, with the arrival of a simple envelope holding two tiny machine screws.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2024

“Clearing up my armadillo bile, Professor,” said Harry innocently, straightening up and showing Snape the sodden rag he was holding.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling