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accidental

[ak-si-den-tl] / ˌæk sɪˈdɛn tl /


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Co-lead author Dr. Anthony Clarke, from the Timescales of Minerals Systems Group within Curtin's School of Earth and Planetary Sciences, said the evidence indicates the stone's movement was intentional rather than accidental.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

They added that the coils are rigid and don’t sag over time like single-strand wires, “which helps reduce the risk of accidental wildlife entanglement.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The Royal Life Saving Society issued a warning following the fatal incidents saying "warmer weather unfortunately sees an increase in accidental drownings".

From BBC • May 30, 2026

“In this scenario, I am the ‘other’ sibling, and although it was purely accidental, that didn’t make it hurt any less,” she wrote.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

“Haven’t you ever heard of an accidental fire?”

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline




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