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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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Paperwork signed by Cook inadvertently described the Atlanta condo as her primary residence, Lowell wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

It is also hoped the tagging can better protect the rare birds from having their nests, on the ground, hidden among crops, inadvertently destroyed.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

When Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass amplified the results last week of a favorable political poll that turned out to be fake, she was inadvertently following in the footsteps of conservative Detroit singer Kid Rock.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

And in its zeal to purge the newsroom of dissent, CBS and Weiss may have inadvertently triggered the creation of their most dangerous future competitor — and accidentally set the stage for its own undoing.

From Salon Aug. 8, 2026

One day, Wilton Mkwayi inadvertently referred to “Suitcase” within Van Rensburg’s hearing.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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