inadvertent
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In addition to being an inadvertent tutorial on production design, “A Woman of Substance” feels a bit dated, in a way it certainly wouldn’t have 40 years ago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
It’s amusing to me that Haim’s signature walk was an inadvertent invention.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
The former forward and manager wanted to keep the news private but confirmed the diagnosis after accidentally sharing the news initially in an "inadvertent social media post".
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
Musk has said that his filing delay was inadvertent and that he submitted his disclosure on the business day after his wealth manager consulted legal counsel about potential filing requirements.
From MarketWatch ● May 4, 2026
Aware of the rivalry between the two schools, employers searched for some middle ground of impartiality, fearful that any inadvertent slip might cause a mutiny from one half of the work force or the other.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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