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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

Cargo plane crashes in the US The crash is the latest in a series of high-profile aircraft accidents in the United States.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Every day, the Daily News covers page upon page of shootings, stabbings, fires, bike accidents, political happenings, etc.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of accident

Noun

Nevertheless, for homebuyers with thin credit histories, having an alternative credit score used could mean a greater chance of getting more favorable mortgage terms.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Connecting with family history For Kassidy Angelo, Gioia’s co-founder and managing director, La Sponda signifies not only a new frontier for the company but also a chance to revisit her family’s heritage.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of chance

Noun

The prospects who are performing well enough to expect a September call-up in a normal season, like Parks Harber, might be out of luck.

— Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
The big one, of course, is that NASCAR created a new playoff format meant to erase luck.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of luck

Noun

By happenstance, Staehle managed to capture a visual sequence of the planes hitting the towers, the towers collapsing, and on and on.

— David Friend, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026
Reaching the state of serenity isn’t just by happenstance, but the aftermath of resilience.

— Ngozi Nwanji, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of happenstance

Noun

Decisions grounded in clear values and long-term strategy remain resilient even when circumstances evolve.

— Nick Leighton, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
But the alternative—the freedom to perpetually abandon difficult circumstances—is, in the long run, the more wearying path.

— Meghan O’Gieblyn, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of circumstance

Noun

Emergency crews later told people near the wreckage to leave because of continuing hazards.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
In January, Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted, leading officials at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park to warn visitors about heavy traffic, crowds and potential hazards.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026

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