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
An apparently innocuous painting of the breadnut plant from around 1825 produced by a now-anonymous artist trained in China belies its history as a fruit of imperial interest.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
That was actor Keanu Reeves’ answer to Colbert’s almost innocuous question: “What do you think happens to us when we die, Keanu Reeves?”
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 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
It couldn’t have been Lord Nugent’s words, which seemed to be innocuous; or was she missing what they meant?
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
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