accidental
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For Ross Stripling, baseball was something of an accidental career.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
Frustrated fan, Manchster: Even more ridiculous explanation saying handball being accidental.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
How a kindergarten teacher became the accidental guardian of 200 king penguins.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
A second self-defined expert recommended placing towels in the infant's cot - a practice The Lullaby Trust, a baby safety charity, says also increases the risk of Sids and "accidental death".
From BBC • May 5, 2026
The princess was awake and had already caught sight of her accidental visitor.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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