unintentionally
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of unintentionally
Example Sentences
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Others have struggled to make their needs understood, or found that the encounter unfolded in a way that unintentionally caused further harm.
From Los Angeles Times
Researchers found that these gloves can unintentionally transfer particles onto lab tools used to analyze air, water, and other environmental samples.
From Science Daily
US media have reported that American military investigators believe their own forces were likely responsible for hitting the school in Minab in southern Iran unintentionally.
From BBC
US media have reported that American military investigators believe its own forces were likely responsible for hitting the school unintentionally.
From BBC
But after her name was unintentionally made public in the release of millions of files by the US government, she told BBC Newsnight's Victoria Derbyshire she felt she had to speak out.
From BBC
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