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inadvertent

[in-uhd-vur-tnt] / ˌɪn ədˈvɜr tnt /


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In addition to being an inadvertent tutorial on production design, “A Woman of Substance” feels a bit dated, in a way it certainly wouldn’t have 40 years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

It’s amusing to me that Haim’s signature walk was an inadvertent invention.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

The former forward and manager wanted to keep the news private but confirmed the diagnosis after accidentally sharing the news initially in an "inadvertent social media post".

From BBC Jun. 2, 2026

Musk has said that his filing delay was inadvertent and that he submitted his disclosure on the business day after his wealth manager consulted legal counsel about potential filing requirements.

From MarketWatch May 4, 2026

Aware of the rivalry between the two schools, employers searched for some middle ground of impartiality, fearful that any inadvertent slip might cause a mutiny from one half of the work force or the other.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger




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