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happenchance

noun

Definition of happenchance

as in accident

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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. — Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2021

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Noun

The Southeastern Connecticut Regional Traffic Unit were on scene as well as accident reconstructionist from the Groton and Ledyard police departments as well as detectives from the Groton Police Department Criminal Investigation Division.

— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
In Colorado, motor vehicle accidents are the top cause of death for children after their first birthday and the second-leading cause for adults younger than 25, behind suicide.

— Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of accident

Noun

The month of August offers some respite, a chance to reflect and reset before September kicks things into gear once more.

— Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
The rookie didn't get a chance to show off his strikeout celebration, walking three and throwing a wild pitch that set up Mauricio Dubón's sacrifice fly.

— CBS News, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of chance

Noun

Today that very same house is known as Loveless Cafe and is more a dining destination than a convenient happenstance for travelers.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Tiley’s landing in the Illini tennis program was largely down to happenstance.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of happenstance

Noun

Making this call can sometimes be a tough decision and of course everybody is different and has different circumstances.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
The national police service did not give more details on the circumstances of the deaths, but said the provincial police commissioner was on the way to the mine.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of circumstance

Noun

Its most realistic hazards remain localized hydrothermal explosions, earthquakes, and the remote possibility of a smaller volcanic eruption.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
Main hazards include frequent lightning, gusty winds and heavy rainfall.

— Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026

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