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incidental

[in-si-den-tl] / ˌɪn sɪˈdɛn tl /


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The timing of the funeral wasn’t incidental, Bajoghli said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

Adams offered two incidental new piano pieces and one for string quartet containing his characteristic rhythmic excitement and melodic eloquence.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

The idea was that "this family's life and their happiness is fully built on Max Cady's suffering. He's not an incidental, forgotten figure in their past," Antosca said.

From Barron's Jun. 3, 2026

The timing of all this is not incidental.

From Salon May 11, 2026

Moreover, the uncharged phosphate groups were not incidental features.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson




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