unintentionally

Example Sentences

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Whole genome duplication is commonly found in cancer cells, and some cancer therapies can unintentionally trigger it as well.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

So it was big news when the source code for Anthropic’s crown jewel Claude Code unintentionally surfaced.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The EFF instead endorses robust data privacy legislation that better informs users of what information they’re often unintentionally giving away when they agree to Big Tech’s terms and conditions.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Scottish councils have a statutory duty to find housing for anyone who is "unintentionally homeless", which can take priority over those waiting for permanent accommodation.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

I unintentionally slowed down, so shocked I couldn’t make my feet move with proper cadence.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline