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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.
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Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2021
Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happenchance
Noun
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Both of his parents came in for the game, though Morton said his mom hurt her leg in an accident and was unable to come to the ballpark.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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One of the saddest parts of Remember The Titans is when Bertier got into a car accident that left him paralyzed before their last game.—
Jessica Booth,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Pay an additional $1 to add the Power Play for a chance to multiply all Powerball winnings except for the jackpot.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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There is a 20% chance of showers.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hopefully, the 2026 WNBA season will consist of much better luck.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Chicago hitters hadn’t had much luck against San Diego starter Nick Pivetta’s high fastball, with just one hit and six strikeouts through four innings.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This one came to the company almost by happenstance.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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The pair’s love story began with a happenstance meeting at a recording studio in 2021.—
Nathan Vinson,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But could circumstances lead to the Dodgers using Ohtani sooner?—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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She's also found ways for students to help in tragic circumstances before.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hamilton investigated and controlled lead poisoning and other hazards in workplaces for decades.—
Tom Frieden,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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Humberto’s massive size will compound the hazards for US beaches this week by driving dangerous rip currents and big waves farther north along the East Coast than Imelda would alone.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Happenchance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happenchance. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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