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Which discovery is often called fortuitous?

fortuitous

[fawr-too-i-tuhs, -tyoo-] / fɔrˈtu ɪ təs, -ˈtju- /


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The decision was a fortuitous one, for Grossman’s work as a correspondent in the Soviet Union’s epic struggle against Germany would far exceed anything he might have accomplished as a soldier.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

It still is, making this month’s arrival of the long-awaited movie sequel “Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender” feel especially fortuitous.

From Salon Jul. 8, 2026

Reflecting on the fortuitous find, she said the fortune behind her discovery was not lost on her.

From BBC Jun. 21, 2026

Against the bullish backdrop, the IPO could turn out to be fortuitous, or an omen.

From Barron's Jun. 3, 2026

“Woodall proposed the project at a really fortuitous time,” says de Klerk.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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