accidentally

Example Sentences

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It is not clear whether that animal was accidentally caught in fishing gear, or if it was targeted.

From BBC

The Chiefs moving from one Kansas City to the other brought to my mind that “Beverly Hillbillies” scene where Jed Clampett accidentally strikes oil, instantly making a millionaire of the poor mountaineer.

From The Wall Street Journal

Most of these slayer rules, including California’s, apply only to “felonious and intentional” killings, meaning that they don’t apply if you accidentally kill someone.

From Salon

Waymo also sparked a media frenzy when one of its cars accidentally killed a beloved bodega cat in San Francisco, which was reignited when a robotaxi ran over a small dog some weeks later.

From MarketWatch

At the end of the shoot, someone from Lower’s team accidentally stepped on the mirror, shattering it.

From Los Angeles Times