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accidental

[ak-si-den-tl] / ˌæk sɪˈdɛn tl /


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A second self-defined expert recommended placing towels in the infant's cot - a practice The Lullaby Trust, a baby safety charity, says also increases the risk of Sids and "accidental death".

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Nakatani, who has held world titles in three divisions, suffered a cut above his left eye from an accidental clash of heads in the 10th round just as he was riding a wave of momentum.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Despite the challenges in attributing cable cuts, some analysts say recent incidents have been so specific that it is hard to believe they were accidental.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Dowd emphasized that all rattlesnake bites reported in Ventura County this year have been the result of accidental encounters.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Someone who has a little bit of a problem with fragmented sentences and accidental self-disclosures.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli




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