accidental

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Opponents remain concerned, however, that the approach is invasive, and that there is a risk of accidental contamination and a potential false positive.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

"When I saw the footage, it was immediately clear that this was not accidental," Auersperg says.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Houston had the highest rate of accidental landlords in December, at 4.2%, followed by Denver; Austin, Texas; and Tampa, Fla., Zillow said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

In Bernard’s telling, citizenship was not the product of “mere accidental birth,” but rather the “political condition” of the parents.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

Oddly enough, the question has never been raised; yet surely the differences between the two paintings cannot be accidental.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson