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accidental

[ak-si-den-tl] / ˌæk sɪˈdɛn tl /


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O’Mahony considers the installation Coachella’s accidental town hall.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Despite the challenges in attributing cable cuts, some analysts say recent incidents have been so specific that it is hard to believe they were accidental.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

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

“I apologize for our accidental meeting in the attic, and for the acorn attack as well. I assure you, it will never happen again.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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