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unintentional

[uhn-in-ten-shuh-nl] / ˌʌn ɪnˈtɛn ʃə nl /


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Were there any things that happened during the filming of the special that were unexpected that kind of stood out to you as far as maybe some unintentional humor?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

“Loss,” as even the government admitted, “is ordinarily understood to capture unintentional conduct,” the justice wrote.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026

Also suffering unintentional weight loss: shares of Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk following disappointing guidance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Both Sunseeker and Oceanco have described their breaches as unintentional, with Sunseeker citing a lapse in due diligence.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

I finally asked, an unintentional note of petulance in my voice.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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