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Recent Examples of fortuitously
Dean Fleischer Camp directed the film, which was originally meant to stream on Disney+, but fortuitously, things changed and, in 2024, the film was given a theatrical release.
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Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Some folks in the band’s organization initially wanted to partner with a big beer company, but fortuitously, somebody countered idea with Dogfish Head.
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Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2026
Sixty years ago, the home opener happened to fortuitously fall during spring break.
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Raymond Daniel Burke,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Mar. 2026
Even those might be fortuitously timed, as the Thunder and Spurs will likely have nothing to play for other than potential awards quotas.
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Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
On April 28, its board of governors met via Zoom and determined that films that had been intended for a theatrical release prior to COVID would be allowed to qualify that year via the Academy’s members-only streaming service — which, fortuitously, had been opened to all films only months before.
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Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
Then, fortuitously, twice as much snow fell in the mountains that winter as usual.
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Evan Bush,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
The margins between top teams have shrunk, intangibles such as fit, culture and identity are more impactful than ever and the number of teams that can aspire to win a national championship seems to have expanded, fortuitously, along with the CFP.
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Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
The following week – fortuitously a bye week for the Knights – Curtis had his first chemo treatment at the Mayo Clinic.
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Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
15 Nov. 2025
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Some folks in the band’s organization initially wanted to partner with a big beer company, but fortuitously, somebody countered idea with Dogfish Head.
—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2026
Sixty years ago, the home opener happened to fortuitously fall during spring break.
—
Raymond Daniel Burke,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Mar. 2026
Even those might be fortuitously timed, as the Thunder and Spurs will likely have nothing to play for other than potential awards quotas.
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Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
On April 28, its board of governors met via Zoom and determined that films that had been intended for a theatrical release prior to COVID would be allowed to qualify that year via the Academy’s members-only streaming service — which, fortuitously, had been opened to all films only months before.
—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
Then, fortuitously, twice as much snow fell in the mountains that winter as usual.
—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
The margins between top teams have shrunk, intangibles such as fit, culture and identity are more impactful than ever and the number of teams that can aspire to win a national championship seems to have expanded, fortuitously, along with the CFP.
—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
The following week – fortuitously a bye week for the Knights – Curtis had his first chemo treatment at the Mayo Clinic.
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Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
15 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortuitously
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The article identifies five common phrases leaders use that inadvertently damage morale.
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The company is worried that outputs from rival models could inadvertently seep into its own training data, a practice known as distillation that may violate Claude and Codex usage agreements.
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The investigation revealed Damarion accidentally shot Jonah inside the residence, per the three outlets.
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Initially on Thursday, Newburyport officials said 60,000 gallons of wastewater were accidentally dumped into the river in Haverhill, which is upstream.
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Over the ensuing centuries, well-meaning conservators applied glue to prevent paint from flaking away, unwittingly speeding the frescoes’ deterioration.
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But most canoeists unwittingly pass right over them.
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Another early closer – this specialty production, in which a rotating cast of celebrities read the (supposedly) unintentionally funny memoirs of other celebrities, was planned for a summer-long run, but audience lack of interest and critics’ lack of luster reviews put the kibosh on that.
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Immigration attorneys warn that errors in those documents can be legally significant and that individuals who sign forms without fully understanding their implications could unintentionally waive important rights or limit their ability to challenge deportation.
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Psychologists Elaine Hatfield, John Cacioppo and Richard Rapson described a process called emotional contagion, in which emotional states are unconsciously transmitted between people.
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When ear met in 2024 at transfer student orientation at Bard, both were emerging from their own antisocial caves, unconsciously looking for their other half.
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The movie-release calendar, though often arbitrarily assembled, can sometimes place seemingly unrelated works in meaningful proximity—and in conversation.
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Administrators don’t act arbitrarily, and their actions are publicly logged and closely scrutinized.
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Cybersecurity buyers rarely engage casually.
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In one stunning shot, a dragon surges into battle, casually dragging a toe across the water.
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Under a new Douglas County ordinance, illegally operating an OHV, driving one carelessly or recklessly, and not wearing a helmet if under 18 could land you with up to a $1,000 fine.
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If used carelessly, the result can end up containing less information than live action while also feeling less fluid and appealing than conventional animation.
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“Fortuitously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortuitously. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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