unforced

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Instead, it’s an unforced error; if you forgot about this mostly forgotten affair, well, he’s here to remind you that he was an idiot in one specific way at least once.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2026

There is an unforced charm to the way Travolta’s character falls in love with Hollywood — he’s already a movie geek but other elements fall into place for him.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

A long forehand from Djokovic, his 42nd unforced error of the day, put an end to that.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

But Rybakina broke back two games later as the unforced errors began to seep in for Sabalenka, who allowed her emotions to get the better of her in last year's Grand Slam final losses.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

And Reggie lost the next game through a mix of unforced errors and weak backhands.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson