accidental collision

collocation in English

meaningsofaccidentalandcollision

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accidental
adjective
uk
/ˌæk.sɪˈden.təl/us
/ˌæk.səˈden.t̬əl/
happening or existing ...
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collision
noun
uk
/kəˈlɪʒ.ən/us
/kəˈlɪʒ.ən/
an accident that happens when two vehicles hit each other ...
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(Definition ofaccidentalandcollisionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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They need to be able to withstand the possibility ofaccidentalcollision.
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Limestone encased this sandstone, acting as an armor covering against the constant flow of water and theaccidentalcollisionwith watercraft.
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Simpson's 2009 season included anaccidentalcollisionwith a referee in round 19, and a hat trick of tries in round 20.
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Propellant depletion burns and compressed gas releases should be designed to minimize the probability of subsequentaccidentalcollisionand to minimize the impact of a subsequent accidental explosion.
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Such a force could be caused by accidental collisions with humans or other surrounding objects.
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There is no international liability and compensation regime that applies specifically to collision damage caused by ships involved in accidental collisions with oil industry installations.
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This aggravated a number of incidents of ships being sunk by their squadron-mates in accidental collisions.
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Unlike traditional head-to-head races, competitors use the same terrain, sometimes resulting in accidental collisions.
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These bollards protect utilities, electronics, machinery, buildings, or pedestrians from accidental collisions by vehicles, including passenger vehicles, transport trucking, and fork lifts.
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Since these craft can ply the same areas snorkelers visit, the chance for accidental collisions exists.
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