unintentional

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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

Heart disease, cancer and unintentional injuries remained the top-three leading causes of deaths, the agency said, while Covid-19 was no longer among the top 10 causes of death.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

It brought back memories of when Newcastle defender Tino Livramento was penalised for an unintentional handball at the same stadium in 2023.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

The giant’s own momentum lifted him off his feet in an unintentional pole-vault manoeuvre and he flipped over onto his back.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan