by chance

Example Sentences

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And I don’t think it’s by chance that when he got back in Paris, he decided that he was not going to seek political prominence via elections, but rather by his charismatic gifts.

From Slate • Mar. 2, 2026

Immaculately dressed in a fur-collared coat and white scarf, conductor Herman Makarenko led nine string players before dozens of people, some of whom had stopped by chance.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

As for Fournier Beaudry, she was not available to step in as Cizeron's partner by chance.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

This year, by chance, that gathering will take place in Denmark, following a decision announced last September and not at all linked to recent events, say officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Raya and Tamara’s meeting in the snowy field didn’t happen by chance.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein