accidental
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By transforming Parks into a meek, accidental activist whose only deficit was physical fatigue, the dominant cultural narrative effectively stripped her of her radicalism.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
Jonathan Andic has denied any responsibility for his father's death and has maintained that the fall was accidental.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
For Ross Stripling, baseball was something of an accidental career.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
It said the ball had rebounded off the post and was not initially crossing the line until Celentano made accidental contact, effectively turning the ball into his own net.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Nearly half of the 180 or so major insect enemies of plants in the United States are accidental imports from abroad, and most of them have come as hitchhikers on plants.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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