accidentally
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In 2003, the company accidentally released 8,000 pounds of carcinogenic vinyl chloride into Baton Rouge, according to the U.S.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
As Gray worked with old, yellowing scans of Lee’s drawings in Photoshop, he accidentally inverted the colors.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
US media reports cite aviation experts as saying fuel switches in a Boeing 737 lock into position, making it improbable they were switched off accidentally.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
The agency said that the documents had been accidentally withheld.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
According to Kate, Lizzie “was the first one who produced these raps. She accidentally discovered the way of making them by playing with her toes against the foot board while in bed.”
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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