absent-minded
Example Sentences
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At some point, the early slide will become routine, and making a mistake on timing will be seen as absent minded as forgetting the infield fly rule, an embarrassment for the perpetrator.
From The Guardian • Apr. 14, 2016
Here United's rearguard fared a little better during the first half, though there were still shaky moments in a display studded with absent minded lapses.
From The Guardian • Dec. 5, 2012
Even the absent minded thought of trading Lee for any minor leaguers is absurd.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2010
One of Philadelphia's distinguished physicians was so absent minded that he forgot his stethoscope when he called late one night to listen to the heart of a lady patient.
From Time Magazine Archive
All that was needed to complete the image of absent minded professor was a pipe.
From Wild Justice by Sprague, Ruth M.
