innocently

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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

Hyman then put the Oilers in front for the first time on a play that began innocently enough, with Nugent-Hopkins sending the puck off the boards on a faceoff deep in the Kings end.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2025

Most people, if they made this gesture innocently, would be upset about the neo-Nazis trying to claim common cause with them.

From Salon • Jan. 22, 2025

By innocently responding to a text message, Carol unwittingly gave scammers just a handful of personal details, which they then used to manipulate and trick her into thinking her money was at risk.

From BBC • May 7, 2024

“Why, Jo, how could I, when he was so fond of you?” asked Beth, as innocently as a child.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott