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incidental

[in-si-den-tl] / ˌɪn sɪˈdɛn tl /


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The idea was that "this family's life and their happiness is fully built on Max Cady's suffering. He's not an incidental, forgotten figure in their past," Antosca said.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The timing of all this is not incidental.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

Van Dijk was clearly making a tackle, whereas contact from Pacho seemed to be incidental rather than a challenge on an opponent.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

“This is not incidental capital, it represents roughly one-fifth of the total transaction value,” Booker and the others wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

“Did I?” she replied, in an incidental and forgetful way.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




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