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innocuous

[ih-nok-yoo-uhs] / ɪˈnɒk yu əs /


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Meanwhile, online prediction markets have been less innocuous, launching bets about when and where the ceremony will take place.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

And American security concerns – heightened because of the ongoing Iran war – could add new layers of frustration and the potential for seemingly innocuous incidents to escalate unexpectedly.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

That was actor Keanu Reeves’ answer to Colbert’s almost innocuous question: “What do you think happens to us when we die, Keanu Reeves?”

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

You might even call “Can’t Stop” innocuous — although if you do, that means you’re not listening closely to the lyrics.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

“Send in the most innocuous person from Twelve they can come up with. Find someone Peeta might share childhood memories with, but nothing too close to you. They’re screening people now.”

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins




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