innocuous
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Unexplained absences can be an early sign of political trouble in China, though officials are known to have missed engagements for innocuous reasons such as illness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026
It seemed innocuous enough, with a running total of revenues from a couple of seasons in the 1970s.
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026
The research suggests, therefore, layoffs might have been driven by more disturbing factors rather than the innocuous justifications proffered by chief executives.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 16, 2025
Social media users highlighted the importance of awareness around how visuals, messaging, and celebrity influence can be perceived — even in something as seemingly innocuous as a fashion campaign.
From Salon • Dec. 6, 2025
The local city library’s collection of African-American books was limited to a few dog-eared copies of Booker T. Washington’s Up from Slavery and a few other equally innocuous works.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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