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casually

[kazh-oo-uh-lee] / ˈkæʒ u ə li /
ADVERB
accidentally
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ADVERB
incidentally
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Mr. Miéville peppers his pages with references to real-life people, literature and political history, casually throwing them into the text and expecting the reader to catch up.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Lesley Greene and her husband started it by casually playing music on their porch.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

Ten years ago Alec Palao was casually flicking through a collection of old records when he noticed some faint pencil markings that were enough to draw a gasp.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

It’s quite scenic and peaceful-looking in cozy Hope, as cinematographer Hong Kyung-po casually depicts from the opening frames.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

Euwe’s long legs could barely fit underneath, and he sat obliquely, somewhat casually, as if he wasn’t truly a part of the action.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady


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