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inadvertently

[in-uhd-vur-tnt-lee] / ˌɪn ədˈvɜr tnt li /
ADVERB
carelessly
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ADVERB
unintentionally
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"From this tragedy, an immense irony is unfolding. Those who've fought to keep the world hooked on fossil fuels are inadvertently supercharging the global renewables boom," he said, without naming countries or companies.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Coronado also inadvertently shaped the course of Native American plains culture when Puebloans captured some of his horses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

But earlier this year, Davidson inadvertently found himself and his condition at the center of a media firestorm.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

“To the extent he inadvertently incurs exposure to those industries through third-party managers or liquid legacy investments, Tom will donate all profits to charity.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Dad would’ve joked that he and Mom had tortured me with their stories one too many times and had inadvertently brainwashed me.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman




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