accidental
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A horrific and accidental clash of heads with Arsenal defender David Luiz left Jimenez unconscious.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Humans and domestic dogs are considered accidental hosts.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
According to the FBI warrant, the officers will seize items in violation of measures to prevent the accidental release of hazardous substances into the air.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
“In this scenario, I am the ‘other’ sibling, and although it was purely accidental, that didn’t make it hurt any less,” she wrote.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
This accidental discovery is, incidentally, entirely typical of the history of science.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
Vocabulary lists containing accidental
"Culture Clash"
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Music - High School
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Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -al, -ial
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