unintentionally

Example Sentences

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US media have reported that American military investigators believe its own forces were likely responsible for hitting the school unintentionally.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Based on the results, the researchers believe smartphone use may unintentionally extend the time people spend sitting on the toilet.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

“When you intentionally or unintentionally step away from household finances, you don’t realize right away that you’re losing agency and options, but over time you start to feel it,” Heather says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

Stephen Colletti innocently slicing turkey and unintentionally sparking one of the most wild crashouts in “Traitors” history.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

The responsibility of giving the lady away devolved upon the Aged, which led to the clergyman’s being unintentionally scandalised, and it happened thus.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens