happenstance
Example Sentences
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It wasn’t Hollywood, exactly, but a recent happenstance just might sustain me for whatever lies ahead.
This dish came about more by happenstance than planning, but I’m deeply grateful for that serendipity.
From Salon
In short, my coming to TikTok was happenstance, but my love of food has been lifelong.
From Salon
At the rally, the family ended up by happenstance in the bleachers between Trump and the shooter.
From BBC
That all changed when she went to her first “¡BAILE!” by happenstance during a night of bar hopping in Highland Park.
From Los Angeles Times
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