serendipitous
Example Sentences
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"It's serendipitous timing," says Prof Jim Wild, a space physicist at Lancaster University and a member of the AuroraWatch UK team, which lets people know when the Northern Lights might be seen in the UK.
From BBC
Daniel Holz -- a University of Chicago astrophysicist focused on black holes, who was not involved in the study -- told AFP the "serendipitous" nature of the latest example makes it particularly exciting.
From Barron's
“So serendipitously I mentioned ‘If you ever have an opening, I’d love to go through the recruiting process and see what happens.’
From Los Angeles Times
In 1967, Marta Becket, a professional ballet dancer from New York, serendipitously got a flat tire nearby and fell in love.
From Los Angeles Times
"My journey in comedy since then has been such a series of blessings and serendipitous moments."
From BBC
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