by chance
Example Sentences
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Did Slate politics by chance publish a really excellent feature today on Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, one so compelling and rich that I could find solace just by reading it?
From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026
When she carried her son into the dressing room at Barcelona’s stadium for the photo shoot, Messi appeared, having been chosen by chance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Whether by chance or design, Sciver-Brunt handed over the strike with two balls remaining and Wyatt-Hodge pulled behind square to reach her landmark.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
The moment of truth came on June 16, 1994, when the opening game was held, by chance, at Soldier Field in my adopted hometown of Chicago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
And brought here neither by chance nor oversight.
From "Absalom, Absalom!" by William Faulkner
