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The analogy, however, of the monuments consulted in geology, and those available in history, extends no farther than to one class of historical monuments—those which may be said to be undesignedly commemorative of former events.

From Principles of Geology or, The Modern Changes of the Earth and its Inhabitants Considered as Illustrative of Geology by Lyell, Charles, Sir

You have now," said Mr. Worthy, "explained undesignedly the reason why religion does so little good in the world.

From The Shepherd of Salisbury Plain and Other Tales by More, Hannah

Before I could restore the note to its folds, I had undesignedly read a few words which roused my eager curiosity.

From Discipline by Brunton, Mary

He retorted, and their mutual recriminations were occasionally renewed during the afternoon; banishing whatever good humour had been spared by the disappointment which Miss Mortimer had undesignedly occasioned.

From Discipline by Brunton, Mary

It is, indeed, a matter of deep and inexpressible regret, that in our conflicts with the powers of darkness, we should, however undesignedly, be weakened and opposed by Christian divines and philosophers.

From A Theodicy, or, Vindication of the Divine Glory by Bledsoe, Albert Taylor