coincidence

Example Sentences

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Instead, these accomplishments are dismissed as coincidence or good timing.

From Science Daily

When he discovered it was one of only two available squad numbers, he felt it was more than coincidence as it was the date his close friend had died.

From BBC

By sheer coincidence, the press officer knew exactly who was responsible.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Last night, it was just a coincidence that he wasn't there," she told AFP.

From Barron's

Such success is no coincidence, though, as children from the region are often encouraged to take up combat sports, specifically wrestling, almost as soon as they are able to stand on two feet.

From BBC