serendipitous

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It also meant personally designing a campus in Murray Hill where departments were spread apart, so that scientists and engineers would be forced to walk, mingle and engage in serendipitous conversations and debate ideas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

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 • Feb. 12, 2026

"My journey in comedy since then has been such a series of blessings and serendipitous moments."

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Locals pick up their parcels at the downtown post office, where, locals say, serendipitous run-ins with neighbors are an essential part of the small-town charm.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

It was serendipitous when writer Thomas Keneally walked into the luggage store that the Pages owned in Beverly Hills and became fascinated by the story Mr. Page told him.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson