Example Sentences

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It would be insufferable except for the author telling such tales on himself as the one in which he absent-mindedly booked three different client meetings in three different cities at the same time and date.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Asher says that as he grew up, he was "absent-mindedly counting down the days until I was able to find out who my father is and be able to meet him".

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025

Dickey absent-mindedly sent a pass right at McCaskill’s feet to gift a clear attempt.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2024

On the edge of his notepad, he’s absent-mindedly doodled it again, BX2AN.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2022

Uhmma sighs and sits down on the couch, absent-mindedly tucking in the corners of the yellow sheet that covers the cushions.

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na