accidental
Example Sentences
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O’Mahony considers the installation Coachella’s accidental town hall.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Many U.S. innovations, including medical devices and household items, originated from accidental discoveries or mistakes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
"When I saw the footage, it was immediately clear that this was not accidental," Auersperg says.
From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026
Police said they were investigating whether the hit was deliberate or accidental.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
This accidental discovery is, incidentally, entirely typical of the history of science.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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