coincidence

Example Sentences

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We greeted her with exclamations of surprise at the happy coincidence, and she did not appear suspicious to find us there.

From Literature

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