by chance
phrase
: in the haphazard course of events
they met by chance
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These teams aren't assembled by chance; they are carefully curated for their specific skills and complementary strengths to deliver results.
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Marcin Nowak,
Forbes.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Marcin Nowak,
Forbes.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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“By chance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20chance. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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