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innocuous

[ih-nok-yoo-uhs] / ɪˈnɒk ju əs /


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Against Auger-Aliassime, an innocuous slide to a backhand led to him tweaking his left calf and needing a medical timeout.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

Muir confesses that this feature of the market is overlooked by many market players, partly because it’s esoteric and seemingly innocuous.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

The space for connecting with certain international cultures has shrunk significantly, even when it comes to something relatively innocuous as embracing Western cultural exports.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The relatively innocuous nature of the incident shouldn’t greatly impact Branch’s draft status, according to team personnel executives interviewed by NFL Network.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

It seemed innocuous, a soft coda to the storm of the morning.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu




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