happy accident
Example Sentences
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Hilton countered that his beard was actually a happy accident: his stubble received a positive reception after a razor-free family vacation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
But every once in a while, we get a little wink, an ounce of good luck, an unearned gift, a happy accident, and this recipe falls in that category.
From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026
The whole thing was sort of a happy accident, she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2026
In a recent Rolling Stone profile, Blur suggested the new album was a happy accident, written after they were invited to play two nights at Wembley Stadium.
From BBC • Jul. 19, 2023
That idea of genius loci—the spirit of a place—comes as a happy accident.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
