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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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Five, including Amazon, Kohl's and Neiman Marcus, explicitly restrict them, while 37 block shopping agents largely by accident, through older bot rules written for scrapers.

— Kevin Williams, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
The goal of Daimler’s systems is not necessarily to bring the truck to a full stop from any speed, though that can be a best-case scenario in many of these potential accidents.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of accident

Noun

Jackson’s campaign amounted to a reset for Democrats and a chance to contest Maine without all the political baggage that came with Platner’s candidacy.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
Even if a site included in a Tentative List is not nominated during one evaluatory round, there’s always a chance in the future that it may be added back to the list and considered for a nomination.

— Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of chance

Noun

The prince didn’t have any luck in blocking Kelce, which comes as little surprise given the Chiefs star knows how to avoid defensive players.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
Halloween fireballs Our last pick is going to take a great deal of patience, and a good amount of luck!

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of luck

Noun

Today, she’s stalled out and blaming her failure on happenstance.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
First, there’s Bertha Manchester (Linda Reiter), who, in a morbid bit of happenstance, was actually killed in a brutal axe murder just days before Lizzie’s trial.

— Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of happenstance

Noun

The value of a life insurance policy, like any other insurance coverage, however, is relative to the policyholder, their financial circumstances and their goals.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Why should two families in similar circumstances pay such wildly different taxes when all else is equal?

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of circumstance

Noun

Ice – one of the most dangerous hazards in aviation – also will be considered.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
According to Hunt Arsenal, the attachment cord connecting the aider to the climbing stick may fray, separate or break during use, creating a serious fall hazard.

— Erik Barber, Outdoor Life, 5 Nov. 2026

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