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unintentional

[uhn-in-ten-shuh-nl] / ˌʌn ɪnˈtɛn ʃə nl /


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But it can remove unintentional penalties — and acknowledge realities millions of families already face.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Meanwhile, the night’s theme — “Costume Art” — has onlookers concerned that the Met Gala might be teetering into unintentional self-parody.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Schylling is now an unintentional power player in the scarcity economy, where shortages—whether real or manufactured—drive rapid, impulsive sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 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

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

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel




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