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incidental

[in-si-den-tl] / ˌɪn sɪˈdɛn tl /


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"The dark grey, achromatic basin was not incidental to the design," it says.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Meanwhile, Alex Fynn, an author and football consultant, divined that match-going fans would be seen by clubs as "incidental".

From BBC • May 4, 2026

But she allowed the ID law to stand, saying it had only incidental impact on the federal government, similar to speed limits on the highway.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

People are incidental to Godzilla’s destructive marches through cities or transoceanic swims.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

It seemed to me that such popularity could only be incidental to what he had seen, or claimed to see.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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