happy accident

Example Sentences

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“The Devil Wears Prada 2” isn’t a happy accident; it’s a vital reminder of the immense value of human art and creativity, exemplified by this movie’s prudence.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

The whole thing was sort of a happy accident, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2026

And then the happy accident of that is that you get to be more present because of value that it’s actually adding on top of what your phone can already do.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025

"It was my inaccurate time keeping that created a happy accident," Banks said.

From BBC • May 22, 2025

This combination must have been the result of a happy accident in the distant past.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park