accidental
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The economic consequences are not an accidental byproduct of this conflict, they are an intrinsic aspect of the war.
From BBC
A few moments like an accidental death or the wild introduction of an aquatic character are so wonderfully out of left field they make one’s head spin.
From Los Angeles Times
A Kuwaiti jet fighter was the cause of the accidental shootdown of three American F-15s on Sunday, according to people familiar with initial reports of the incident.
Heat washed over me in waves as I tried not to think too hard about how nice Oliver’s smile was, whether that brief touch had been accidental or intentional...
From Literature
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Some of the damage to civilian infrastructure in the Gulf states is accidental - resulting from debris falling from intercepted missiles.
From BBC
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