innocuously
Example Sentences
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It refers innocuously to “unity,” “social harmony” and a “shared destiny.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
For years, Times environmental reporter and Pulitzer finalist Rosanna Xia has been covering the legacy of forever chemical DDT, a pesticide once applied to humans as innocuously as hairspray and yardhose water.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025
When Brook innocuously gloved a short ball to give Brendan Doggett his first Test wicket, it began England's final slide of five wickets in 19 balls.
From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025
The December day in 2021 that set off a revolution across the videogame industry appeared to start innocuously enough.
From New York Times • Feb. 25, 2024
With the dogs falling, Mercedes weeping and riding, Hal swearing innocuously, and Charles’s eyes wistfully watering, they staggered into John Thornton’s camp at the mouth of White River.
From "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London
