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incidentally

[in-si-den-tl-ee, -dent-lee] / ˌɪn sɪˈdɛn tl i, -ˈdɛnt li /


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Two months have since passed, and he’s still offered no explanation for his appearance, which incidentally only affirms suspicions.

From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026

This outperformance, incidentally, is a bit awkward for all those theorists claiming that the so-called “size factor” — meaning the outperformance of smaller companies’ stocks — is dead.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026

“Could a cruise member have been cleaning up an area and incidentally aerosolized some rodent droppings?” said Dr. Elizabeth Hudson, regional physician chief of infectious diseases at Kaiser Permanente Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026

And, incidentally, I'm told Lord Mandelson himself wasn't aware too.

From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026

What a loss to the language it was, incidentally, when they changed the name of Opal Fruits to Starburst.

From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author


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