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unintentional

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


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They added: "Zack apologises sincerely for the unintentional mistake."

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Were there any things that happened during the filming of the special that were unexpected that kind of stood out to you as far as maybe some unintentional humor?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

“Loss,” as even the government admitted, “is ordinarily understood to capture unintentional conduct,” the justice wrote.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026

Also suffering unintentional weight loss: shares of Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk following disappointing guidance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

The unintentional side effects of wind or wave or current.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed




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