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incidental

[in-si-den-tl] / ˌɪn sɪˈdɛn tl /


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"The dark grey, achromatic basin was not incidental to the design," it says.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

In interviews, she has said she was on her way to get biryani with a friend when she was approached by a scout from 28Models - an encounter she has described as entirely incidental.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

But she allowed the ID law to stand, saying it had only incidental impact on the federal government, similar to speed limits on the highway.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Another limitation is having an incidental finding, such as a lung nodule.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

No, this world of thought was still on this side, and it led to no goal when one destroyed the senses of the incidental Self but fed it with thoughts and erudition.

From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse




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