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accidental

[ak-si-den-tl] / ˌæk sɪˈdɛn tl /


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Von der Leyen said the risks to children are not accidental.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The death of a 12-year-old girl after she was hit by a falling branch while playing on a rope swing was accidental, a coroner has ruled.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The accidental discovery resulted in Mr. Peper’s purchase of a small townhouse with a perfect view of the North Sea and fairway grass.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Nakatani, who has held world titles in three divisions, suffered a cut above his left eye from an accidental clash of heads in the 10th round just as he was riding a wave of momentum.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Being struck by lightning is one of the top causes of accidental death in this area.”

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor




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