coincidence
Example Sentences
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“It does appear to be a coincidence that two similar occurrences happened in corresponding weeks and this was not the mountain lion that was in Santa Monica last week,” a Fish and Wildlife spokesperson said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
It’s hardly a coincidence that his memorial service felt like an old-fashioned American revival.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
It will be a neat coincidence if it turns out Manchester United's first signing since Michael Carrick was confirmed as their new permanent head coach turns out to be a central midfielder.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Earlier research from the same team used Mendelian randomization, a genetic research method that helps scientists separate cause from coincidence, to investigate the connection.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
Through sheer coincidence, around the same time Mom was doing her research on the club, a documentary film about Peter Westbrook himself was premiering in New York City.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
Vocabulary lists containing coincidence
Wonder
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Twelve Angry Men
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