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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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There was one fatal accident when a young man in his twenties died in a collision with a vehicle, police chief Laurent Nuñez told reporters, while in the southwestern city of Dax, a 17-year-old died from stab wounds, French media reported.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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Medical coverage $75,000 in emergency accident and sickness coverage $250,000 in evacuation and repatriation coverage $750 in emergency dental treatment coverage Pre-existing conditions No coverage for pre-existing conditions within 60 days of your policy’s start date.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
Noun
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After the lengthy delay, LAFC had a golden chance on the ensuing free kick, with the ball into América’s box falling for Nathan Ordaz in clear shooting range.—
Avi Creditor,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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The Star: This month brings a fresh chance to rebuild your dreams, Aries.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
Noun
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The lottery luck keeps coming for Southern California, which now boasts two of the four Powerball jackpot winners this year.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Courtesy: Isshiki Matcha Struggling with FOMO Zheng credits her success to preparation, hard work and luck — which sometimes comes in the form of meeting the right person at the right time.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
Noun
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This team has not lost 13 elimination games with this core group by happenstance.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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This book lays out the reality that things are not just happenstance, explains how to identify patterns in one’s life, and how to receive restoration that prompts lasting change.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Arbitration ordinarily arises in circumstances where the parties are in an employment or consumer relationship.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2025
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The pooch, who got a new lease on life after he was rescued from dire circumstances, became social media famous after Klee documented his journey on TikTok, with some of the videos garnering millions of views.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Every child deserves the right to a safe sleep environment free from invisible chemical hazards that threaten their development, their potential, and ultimately their future.—
Arlene Blum,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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San Francisco also needs to develop and install signs on sidewalks and streets in low-lying waterfront areas to help people know where to go in case of tsunami and other coastal flood hazards, such as king tides, the city says.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Happenchance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happenchance. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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