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unwittingly

[uhn-wit-ing-lee] / ʌnˈwɪt ɪŋ li /
ADVERB
inadvertently
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ADVERB
ignorantly
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And, as much as I hate to unwittingly side with network executives, a new iteration that featured Gellar as anything other than its shining star wouldn’t have the dynamism of the original series.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

It is a fitting occasion to recall how George Harrison, railing against Britain’s confiscatory tax regime, unwittingly helped create the template for this market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

"If they fail - wittingly or unwittingly - then the situation will remain in the 'managed rivalry' bucket," he says.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

The nation faces some tough questions following the unwittingly hilarious performance of U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

He could unwittingly charge straight into a wreck.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand