unintentionally

Example Sentences

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"When people don't know what you are going through, things can be said or done unintentionally that may trigger you," Elena says.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The findings revealed how a liver that cannot properly handle metabolic waste can unintentionally create conditions that support cancer development.

From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026

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

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Little did he know, Rojas had unintentionally launched himself to stardom.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

When he unintentionally sniffed up some of the mist, he had the strangest desire to tie a knot.

From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff