unintentionally

Example Sentences

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer admitted unintentionally misleading lawmakers about Peter Mandelson failing security vetting for a U.S. ambassador role.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

The EFF instead endorses robust data privacy legislation that better informs users of what information they’re often unintentionally giving away when they agree to Big Tech’s terms and conditions.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Others have struggled to make their needs understood, or found that the encounter unfolded in a way that unintentionally caused further harm.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Researchers found that these gloves can unintentionally transfer particles onto lab tools used to analyze air, water, and other environmental samples.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

We were led on by my sister purposefully and by my mother unintentionally.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock