inadvertently
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Her mom even took out a new credit card simply by inadvertently checking a box when putting through an Amazon order.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
RobCo’s founders chose its name as a shortened version of The Robot Company—not in homage to the fictional megacorporation in the post-apocalyptic videogame series “Fallout,” though Hölzl doesn’t mind if people inadvertently make the connection.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Some local officials said they were holding back over concerns that they would inadvertently violate the rules for spending the money — and would then have to pay it back, creating significant financial risk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
Steer clear of constant checking and tracking or intervening These may soothe you in the short term, but can inadvertently communicate to your young adult: "I am not sure you can cope without me."
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
Reverend Obertask, the walrus-magician, was going to inadvertently set fire to the Sweet Shepherd Church!
From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo
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