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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

Suppose someone is involved in a serious car accident and goes home that night and tells an AI program exactly what happened.

— Matthew T. Christ, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
Local lawmaker Anna Turley said Cleveland Police are investigating the accident, alongside the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of accident

Noun

He was projected as a late-round draft pick in 2026, and another productive season, along with further development in the SEC, could boost his chances for a lasting NFL career starting in 2027.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Then, there will be another chance for some showers Friday into Saturday as a cold front approaches.

— Bill Kelly, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of chance

Noun

Certainly offensive puck luck was part of the story for the power play down the stretch; the club converted nearly 24 percent of its power-play shots over the final 25 games.

— Thomas Drance, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Europe's weather luck may have run out this year, and the war in Iran is going to make things worse.

— Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of luck

Noun

For those unaware, US visa applications require applicants to reveal any history of drug use, which can result in denial depending on the circumstances.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 24 Aug. 2026
The exact circumstances leading up to the incident remain under investigation.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of circumstance

Noun

The catastrophe follows similar floods last year and underscores how a rapidly warming Himalaya — with faster glacier melt and extreme weather — is turning vital river corridors into deadly hazard zones.

— Niranjan Shrestha, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Many schools have strict regulations against certain electronics and appliances in order to keep campus safe from fire hazards and other concerns.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026

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