fortuitous
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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
This purchase was especially fortuitous as the facility was in an area already zoned to permit a medical clinic.
From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026
"It was a rainy day. It wasn't very hot out," he said, explaining that the fortuitous weather helped to "keep the stink down".
From BBC • Aug. 25, 2025
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
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