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as in accidental
happening by chance
an incidental meeting of two ships in the middle of the Atlantic
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as in minor
lacking importance
we still have to work out a few incidental details, but the proposal is largely complete
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as in nonessential
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Recent Examples of incidental
Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
But there were incidental things that came into play during the process, too.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Sep. 2024
Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 11 May 2024
These are the idiosyncratic incidentals of a genuinely idiosyncratic reading.
—Francis Spufford, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2024
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The few traces of pleasure to be found in Disclaimer are typically incidental to the action.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
But there were incidental things that came into play during the process, too.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Sep. 2024
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In 2021 the city council changed the law to allow for an optional $600 monthly stipend per councilmember, as well as reimbursement for incidentals.
—Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 11 May 2024
These are the idiosyncratic incidentals of a genuinely idiosyncratic reading.
—Francis Spufford, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2024
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Starring Jacob Fortune-Lloyd in the lead role, the film charts Epstein’s life as a gay, Jewish maverick who was instrumental in the Beatles’ rise before his death, of an accidental drug overdose, in 1967.Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 12 Dec. 2024
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While closely studying the pieces under a microscope, the team concluded that the burning likely occurred quickly after their deaths and was accidental.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Dec. 2024
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Leaving behind only enough for his sons to pay for his arrangements, whittled down to only a few minor possessions and a spirit broken by shouldering a piece of the contemporary American reality.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Driver treated for minor injuries In an email to USA TODAY Monday, the Redlands Police Department said the fire department responded to the crash and treated the driver for minor injuries on scene.Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Movies about straight relationships are able to run both stars as leads, while movies about gay romance must shunt half the central couple down to supporting, which arguably results in a smaller awards-season profile.Nate Jones, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024
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Shaikh said the swap is happening in the food hall's incubator section, where small businesses can get a stall and a six month lease to try out new concepts.Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
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The chunk of this episode that focused on Meredith’s Bat Mitzvah sincerely was far too long and felt like filler, even with Mary’s comedic late appearance.Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
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Making the decision to get chin filler Prepping for filler The injection process Post-injection guidelines Overall thoughts What is chin filler? Skin Check An insider’s guide to all things skin care.Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 25 Nov. 2024
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Bieber assumes little, to no risk in the agreement.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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In the Midwest, ground blizzards develop with little or no new snowfall.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
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Its subsidiary, Jubilant FoodWorks, operates the Domino's Pizza, Dunkin' Donuts, and Popeyes franchises in India, as well as Chinese restaurants under the Hong's Kitchen brand.Yessar Rosendar, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The popular chicken chain's subsidiary, Chick-fil-A Supply, is behind the 270,000-square-foot project and aims to wrap up construction by 2026.Sydney Franklin, The Courier-Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
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As a result, Goose will always have a slight limp because his leg is now a bit shorter.Joy Jackson , Eula Calahan, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Although the slippers looked nearly identical, a consultant for the Smithsonian analyzed slight differences in the pairs and determined that the ones that were sold on Saturday were in many of the most famous scenes of the movie.Hank Sanders, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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Executive producer Robert Lorenz recalls the challenge of creating packed crowds on the modest budget, with the team using lighting tricks and even inflatable movie extras.Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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The airline offers the opportunity to upgrade to premium cabin service and other extras for an additional cost.Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Incidental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incidental. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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