inadvertence

Example Sentences

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Coy’s handling of the shooting “is not a ‘rookie’ mistake as a result of negligence or inadvertence,” Quinlan said in his recommendation that the 17-year veteran be fired.

From Seattle Times

“It also could have created the appearance of favoritism. By intention or inadvertence, our office must never allow even that appearance.”

From Los Angeles Times

Keeping track of who owed what and determining whether lapses in premium payments were due to inadvertence or willful noncompliance would be a major challenge.

From Salon

“The number of cases where exculpatory information has been withheld is rare. It’s the exception rather than the rule. It’s more of an inadvertence rather than attempt to hide something.”

From Los Angeles Times

Whether by strategy or inadvertence, President Trump has drawn much of the media into a distortion of their traditional roles.

From Washington Post