chance discovery
Example Sentences
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The chance discovery led to one of the greatest archaeological finds in modern history, and the artifacts from Sanxingdui stirred questions that still perplex experts four decades later.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
"This chance discovery allowed us to recognize that we can design carbon nanotube architectures with desired characteristics by adjusting rotation angles and shaking conditions."
From Science Daily ● Dec. 11, 2023
Grandson David Dickson said he was "elated" at the chance discovery, meaning his grandfather could finally be laid to rest.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2022
The most important clues for solving the mystery are there from the very beginning, rather than revealed, by chance discovery, over time.
From New York Times ● Dec. 17, 2019
Better to hide out and chance discovery than be caught in open country at sunrise.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
