unintentionally
Example Sentences
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But by engaging in the burrito debate, many of them unintentionally exposed the fact that despite their comments on the youth, they have not actually spoken to a young person in years.
From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2026
A SpaceX rocket's upper stage is set to unintentionally crash into the Moon on Wednesday, a collision that poses no danger to Earth but will leave behind a lunar crater.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
The worry is that a similar failure by an AI agent pursuing a narrow goal could unintentionally damage emails, banking and other programs people depend on.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
Tuchel later apologised, saying he "used the word unintentionally".
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
In the car, I count the scrunched-up money and find that Jenny Flick has just unintentionally given me a thirty-three-dollar tip.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
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