fortuitous
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Against the bullish backdrop, the IPO could turn out to be fortuitous, or an omen.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
For me, the timing was fortuitous: Soon after Gleevec became available, my annual tests detected a small number of leukemia cells resurfacing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 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
And this, of course, is where the fortuitous prospect of a bargain entered the picture.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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