fortuitous

Example Sentences

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But now they are now clued in to their fortuitous timing.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Apple’s pocket music player largely owed its existence to one fortuitous meeting Apple executives had with the maker of a tiny hard drive that didn’t seem to have any practical application.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

But what would have been a fortuitous goal was chalked off because the ball was deemed to have hit his elbow, which was tight to his body.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Sometimes, a swerving behind can be a fortuitous red flag, signaling hidden spinal defects before expensive MRIs are required.

From Slate • Feb. 22, 2026

It was hot; the water was heavy, but the task turned out to be fortuitous for her—and for me.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson