inexplicably

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Inexplicably they are sat in the middle of a busy road in the pouring rain with a birthday cake.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

Inexplicably, open three-pointers missed badly, midrange jumpers rattled off the rim and layups didn’t fall for the Storm.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2023

Inexplicably, the plane turned around over New York’s Long Island and flew a straight path down over the D.C. area before it crashed over mountainous terrain near Montebello, Virginia, around 3:30 p.m.

From Washington Times • Jun. 5, 2023

Inexplicably, though, there is no system to match photos with names, leaving lots of room for error and little accountability—the supervisors can effectively upload photos of anyone.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2023

Inexplicably, Wash began to smile, and his smile frightened her.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez