accidental

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Opponents remain concerned, however, that the approach is invasive, and that there is a risk of accidental contamination and a potential false positive.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

"When I saw the footage, it was immediately clear that this was not accidental," Auersperg says.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Have you or someone you know become an accidental landlord because of the housing market?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

In Bernard’s telling, citizenship was not the product of “mere accidental birth,” but rather the “political condition” of the parents.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

Our unlikely crew of accidental survivors now stands outside Kelton’s family bug-out, while Kelton makes a big production of opening the door.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman