by coincidence
Example Sentences
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Whether by coincidence or design, the pattern has been unmistakable: Promotion itself carries risk.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
Traditionally, they vote once in every parliament on a republican motion to abolish the monarchy and the motion came up by coincidence on Tuesday.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026
Purely by coincidence, 1990 is when “Boots” begins.
From Salon • Oct. 10, 2025
And whether by coincidence or coordination, a month after Clark joined the league, commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced teams would be traveling by charter flights this season.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2024
They had been tracking down the source of the American counterfeit money that showed up in Morocco, and by coincidence arrived at the Chelsea just seconds after the FBI.
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
