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unintentionally

[uhn-in-ten-shuh-nl-ee] / ˌʌn ɪnˈtɛn ʃə nl i /


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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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