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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

Like Roth, four people say their first diamond purchase was something of an accident, either by inadvertently making a bid or their shockingly low offer ending up winning the auction.

— Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2026
In the two years since the accident, Alicia, 35, has taken on the role of caregiver for her 37-year-old husband, supporting his therapy exercises, managing appointments and advocating for him within the medical system.

— Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of accident

Noun

Historically, the ruling party in Nigeria's presidential elections usually has a higher chance of winning when the race features more than one prominent opposition candidate.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
But with races like the one in Alaska, the party sees an opportunity to improve its chances.

— Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of chance

Noun

Lan Larison had some hard luck with the rushing lanes he was given, but otherwise gave the offense no juice.

— Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
The Green Lantern, a secondary figure in the DC Comics pantheon, had the ill luck to be trapped in a 2011 Ryan Reynolds film even its director didn’t like.

— Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of luck

Noun

All that while also pivoting because of fan reaction, injuries and other happenstance.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Today that very same house is known as Loveless Cafe and is more a dining destination than a convenient happenstance for travelers.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of happenstance

Noun

Police said Brown is from Alabama and has an outstanding failure-to-appear warrant connected to a case there involving similar circumstances about five years ago.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Reiner has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder with special circumstance allegations of multiple murders and lying in wait.

— Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of circumstance

Noun

The nonprofit claimed that the wildlife has created a fire hazard by feasting on the native plant life.

— Alys Martinez, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Unitree's product lineup spans bipedal humanoid robots that can walk and manipulate objects with dexterous hands, as well as four-legged robots used for tasks such as hazard detection.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

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