inadvertently

Example Sentences

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“The notion that they inadvertently failed to add reports to this case is just not compelling to this court. This is something that should have been looked at and it wasn’t.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“Or to remain silent forever to avoid inadvertently speaking in the voice of the beast.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Israeli officials are keen to emphasise that the two countries are in lockstep, even if they occasionally, inadvertently, hint at gaps.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

“It inadvertently allowed one spouse to claim just their spousal benefit when they reached full retirement age,” Mantell explained in her book.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

For every ambiguity that is inadvertently funny or ironic, there must be thousands that are simply confusing.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker