fortuitous
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His decision, at age 26, to keep a diary from the first day of 1660 was fortuitous, giving generations an insight into the life of that era’s London well-to-do.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The purchases have proven to be a fortuitous windfall for refiners who largely steered clear of both suppliers previously to avoid US ire.
From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026
Then a fortuitous gig at Disneyland led to a television debut on “Disney After Dark” in 1962.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 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
“Woodall proposed the project at a really fortuitous time,” says de Klerk.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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