Example Sentences

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Hawkeyes star guard Caitlin Clark had a scary moment after the game when she accidently was run into by a fan who was storming the court to celebrate.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 22, 2024

This lengthy breakdown time also allows for a "grace period" if a dose is accidently skipped or taken late.

From Science Daily • Oct. 9, 2023

As a soldier in a Gurkha regiment in the British army, Magar lost both his legs in Afghanistan when he accidently stepped on an improvised explosive device in 2010.

From Washington Times • May 23, 2023

He was accidently put through a table by his former rival - and now Prime business partner - Logan Paul at the event.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2023

I'd accidently walked into their new nesting ground.

From "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor