unknowingly

Example Sentences

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After his mother died in 2019, Obrist was floored to discover he had unknowingly influenced her to create art.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

"Between 10-24 per cent of the population unknowingly carry this germ at the back of their throats usually without any harm," said Lee.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

In Ryan's final statement to the court, he denied spying and said he had acted unknowingly.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Released in 2010, “Tangled” is Disney’s animated take on the fairy tale “Rapunzel,” about a young princess with long blond magical hair who had been unknowingly kidnapped and secreted away in an isolated tower.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Now I can see that unknowingly I joined them in laughing at myself.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes