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

“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

Though she says it’s just a happy accident, her embracing the music that is her birthright coincides with the surge in popularity of country music.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025

The fact that so many others saw themselves in it — and still do — was a happy accident.

From New York Times • Nov. 26, 2024

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

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park