innocuous

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Muir confesses that this feature of the market is overlooked by many market players, partly because it’s esoteric and seemingly innocuous.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

We might think that sharing data about innocuous items we buy like soap and soft drinks is safe, but AI can, without our knowledge or consent, figure out our health, religion and politics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

And American security concerns – heightened because of the ongoing Iran war – could add new layers of frustration and the potential for seemingly innocuous incidents to escalate unexpectedly.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The relatively innocuous nature of the incident shouldn’t greatly impact Branch’s draft status, according to team personnel executives interviewed by NFL Network.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

It seemed an innocuous excuse; and yet, it spoken, the man took a greater interest in us, stepping close and glaring into our faces.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson