innocuous
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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
For Rebecca, something as innocuous as the school run can be fraught with anxiety.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
You might even call “Can’t Stop” innocuous — although if you do, that means you’re not listening closely to the lyrics.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
A tidbit of information might seem innocuous on its face, but when combined with other information from other records could reveal sensitive information.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026
To my oxygen-depleted mind, the clouds drifting up the grand valley of ice known as the Western Cwm looked innocuous, wispy, insubstantial.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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