unintentional

Example Sentences

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“Loss,” as even the government admitted, “is ordinarily understood to capture unintentional conduct,” the justice wrote.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026

From 2016-23, there were 3,631 fatal unintentional drowning cases in California, according to data from the state’s Public Health Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

Also suffering unintentional weight loss: shares of Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk following disappointing guidance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Many studies have not been able to determine whether observed health improvements came from shorter eating windows, unintentional calorie reduction, or a combination of both.

From Science Daily • Jan. 3, 2026

I got used to the unintentional scratches I received from meerkats climbing over me.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel