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inadvertently

[in-uhd-vur-tnt-lee] / ˌɪn ədˈvɜr tnt li /
ADVERB
carelessly
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ADVERB
unintentionally
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Example Sentences

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She said any names brought to them that have been released "inadvertently" have been "immediately redacted".

From BBC

Show Racism the Red Card said the cultural influence held by football clubs "should be used to challenge racism, not inadvertently amplify narratives that undermine community harmony".

From BBC

The high cost of manufacturers' parts has inadvertently provided an incentive for car theft.

From BBC

This stylistic approach allows Herbert to expertly avoid inadvertently selling Natchez itself, instead focusing on how this town’s peculiar relationship to an overwhelming past still lives inside those doing the selling.

From Los Angeles Times

At the time, Lord Rennard apologised if he had "inadvertently encroached" upon "personal space".

From BBC