innocently

Example Sentences

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The play started innocently enough with Tab Ramos bouncing a one-hop pass to Paul Caligiuri, who played the ball off his chest 40 yards from goal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The firestorm stoked by Rep. Khanna hasn’t only made a scapegoat of anybody who was personally associated with Epstein, however innocently.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Carr reassured Faith innocently as she settled into hers.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

Most people, if they made this gesture innocently, would be upset about the neo-Nazis trying to claim common cause with them.

From Salon • Jan. 22, 2025

“I’m not threatening anyone,” I said innocently, pitching my voice so anyone who was listening could easily hear.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss