coincidence

Example Sentences

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That could be a coincidence, but it’s also possible that a meteor will come crashing to my window and hit me right now.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

It’s no coincidence that you mention you were shoveling snow at 8 years old.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Or it may just be a mixture of coincidence and confidence.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

It may not be a coincidence that the U.S.’s change in tone came amid a bond market selloff.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

By an unfortunate coincidence, both of them were named Lisa, which made for a lot of confusion around the house.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt