accidentally release

Frequency: 6.78.7 per million words

To let something (often a substance) go or escape by mistake.

releaseADVERB + release

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accidentally

Examples (10)

  • The factory had accidentally released a quantity of toxic waste into the sea.
  • A lab technician accidentally released a harmless virus during the experiment.
  • The company accidentally released sensitive customer data on its website.
  • He accidentally released the brake, and the car started rolling down the hill.
  • The valve malfunctioned and accidentally released pressurized steam into the room.
  • The zookeeper accidentally released the bird while cleaning its cage.
  • Software developers accidentally released an unfinished version of the app to the public.
  • During the maintenance, the cooling system accidentally released some refrigerant gas.
  • The government accidentally released classified documents to a group of journalists.
  • I accidentally released the balloon before I could tie the knot.