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inadvertently

[in-uhd-vur-tnt-lee] / ˌɪn ədˈvɜr tnt li /
ADVERB
carelessly
Synonyms


ADVERB
unintentionally
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Example Sentences

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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

Lea inadvertently became the face of the capital’s influencer takeover, a new-media shift that has been met with considerable scorn.

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

As those organizations fight back, they will be seeking to protect the integrity of mainstream sports, but they will also inadvertently be promoting the Enhanced Games.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

In announcing publicly that it was Woolf or Pollard, Howard had inadvertently set the two against each other.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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