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accidental

[ak-si-den-tl] / ˌæk sɪˈdɛn tl /


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Seattle will still have startups, but far fewer of them, and their success will increasingly be accidental rather than intentional.

From The Wall Street Journal

"They face a variety of threats, including accidental capture in fishing gear, vessel strikes, ingestion of plastic debris, and degradation of nesting beaches and coastal habitat," said author Charles Muirhead.

From Science Daily

Later I brought it out, first as a curiosity piece and conversation starter, then as an accidental trivet.

From The Wall Street Journal

According to the researchers, Webb's observations show that this alignment is not accidental.

From Science Daily

LaMelo Ball was the hero for Charlotte, recovering from an accidental clash of heads with Hornets head coach Charles Lee to finish with 24 points, eight rebounds and five assists.

From Barron's