by accident

Example Sentences

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Speaking of distribution, the next critical element of the company’s flywheel strategy was discovered by accident!

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

They didn’t wind up wearing the same uniform by accident, however.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

"The whole effect was discovered by accident," explains Brian Wong, a professor and surgeon at the University of California, Irvine.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

We believe none of this is by accident.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

Last fall when Owen, Leo, and I did the town’s program, I scored a goal on my own team by accident.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz