innocuous

Example Sentences

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Musk’s otherwise innocuous comment had given O’Leary an in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

It seemed innocuous enough, with a running total of revenues from a couple of seasons in the 1970s.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

The calls were fairly innocuous and typically would not raise eyebrows.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

The research suggests, therefore, layoffs might have been driven by more disturbing factors rather than the innocuous justifications proffered by chief executives.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 16, 2025

Over time, through such innocuous routines, Seacrest accomplished the first part of his mission: lulling KGB surveillance teams into dropping their guard.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau