by chance
Example Sentences
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The recent government scrutiny of deals by Walter’s insurance companies seemed to come by chance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
The 48-year-old's crimes were discovered by chance while he was on holiday, after two funeral directors tipped off police.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Some occur by chance as cancer cells divide.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026
If you by chance had questions about Herzegovina, Slate’s Alex Kirshner has you covered.
From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026
I was there with an Italian engineer whom I had met by chance a few hours before.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
