by happy chance
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It would transpire that, by happy chance, the virus was maximally infective only when patients were at their most unwell and usually already in hospital.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 24, 2013
At last Sir Julian Byng had achieved surprise; at last there had been open fighting; if by happy chance we took Cambrai what might not happen?
From Fields of Victory by Mrs. Humphry Ward
The lady with him, evidently Mrs. Stump, was mated for him by happy chance.
From The Wheel O' Fortune by Louis Tracy
She did not expect to hear from him after his desert journey had begun, except by happy chance.
From There was a King in Egypt by Norma Lorimer
Nothin' to be done till the marnin'," echoed Spruce with a sigh, catching these words by happy chance; "All the same, she's a fine young lady, and 'er orders is to be obeyed.
From God's Good Man by Marie Corelli
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