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Recent Examples of happenchance
The Wilson New York onslaught—including billboards of Stefanos Tsitsipas adorning the city advertising the new Blade— isn't happenchance.
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Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2021
Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happenchance
Noun
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The incident occurred on the Tuolumne Grove paved trail, which was temporarily closed following the accident.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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Running back Najee Harris remains on the non-football injury list after sustaining an eye injury in a July 4 fireworks accident.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 July 2025
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Democratic lawmakers in Nashville are demanding answers on the plans, while the state’s Republican leaders have jumped at the chance to partner with Musk.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
31 July 2025
Noun
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What proceeds, inexorably, is a pulpy concoction of greed, murder, misguided ambition, and dumb luck (good and bad).—
Tanya Melendez,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Love and luck are in the air; use them to your advantage.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
30 July 2025
Noun
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By happenstance, his manager at the time was Sharon’s dad.—
Erik Hedegaard,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2025
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Third, the advice or recommendations emitted by AI are bound to be tainted by the abundance of compassion and mislead people by design or by happenstance.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
Noun
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The theatrical paradigm is slowed, extended and occasionally reversed by the circumstance.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The schedule may be modified due to weather or other circumstances.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The flowers can't block sidewalks, drivers' views, or create hazards, according to city ordinance.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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But Ava Mae's early-morning snack stash left some users concerned, pointing out that popcorn is considered a choking hazard for young children, especially those under 4 years old.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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“Happenchance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happenchance. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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