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inadvertent

[in-uhd-vur-tnt] / ˌɪn ədˈvɜr tnt /


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Wrangling Gellar free from her inadvertent nostalgic trappings is no simple task.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

McDonnell said he ordered an internal audit to determine whether similar inadvertent sharing had occurred within the Los Angeles Police Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Her lawyers say any misstatement in her mortgage papers was, at worst, an inadvertent paperwork error.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

"Even if it's inadvertent or a mistake, it's quite a big mistake," said solicitor general D John Sauer, who was arguing the case for the administration.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

Rahel ignored her and blew an inadvertent spit bubble.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy