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

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

It’s no coincidence that both events are in partnership with Fanatics, the outfit that has grown from designing and manufacturing licensed fan gear into a ubiquitous global digital sports platform and e-commerce company.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

It was not so unusual—Alexandra is not such a rare name in the United States—but it was coincidence enough to spark his curiosity.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman