fortuitous
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But now they are now clued in to their fortuitous timing.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 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
Northampton's eighth try was more fortuitous than well-crafted, with Smith the happy recipient following a pass from Anthony Belleau that rebounded off the head of JJ van der Mescht.
From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026
To her, it’s fortuitous timing so many milestones have occurred in the past 12 months.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025
“Woodall proposed the project at a really fortuitous time,” says de Klerk.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
Vocabulary lists containing fortuitous
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