inexplicably
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of inexplicably
Example Sentences
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The Nano Banana Pro within Gemini opened my eyes but inexplicably changed my face, my pose and my shoe strap.
Liverpool conceded in just the sixth minute when Virgil van Dijk inexplicably handled the ball while appealing for a foul from a corner, with Ivan Perisic dispatching the resulting penalty into the corner.
From Barron's
Then USC looked even worse on its ensuing drive when, on first and goal from the Oregon 8-yard line, Riley inexplicably called two running plays by Lemon that were both stuffed.
From Los Angeles Times
Even in chaotic defeat in Athens on Saturday, Scotland were rescued as Denmark inexplicably were held by Belarus, meaning a home win on Tuesday evening and immortality - a place in the World Cup - is theirs.
From BBC
Buffalo’s offense has been inexplicably out of sync.
From Los Angeles Times
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