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happenchances

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plural of happenchance

as in circumstances

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Noun

These circumstances, too, create a perception of the world as unpredictable and may lead people to seek escape via alcohol or other drugs.

— Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
In a Facebook post, police explained that officers can consider the circumstances when deciding whether warnings, citations or other enforcement are appropriate within the law and department policy.

— CBS News, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of circumstances

Noun

Fans are cautious about discussing UCLA’s chances of making the College Football Playoff, despite the Bruins becoming the last undefeated team in the Big Ten and Southeastern Conference.

— Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Though that doesn’t mean the Texas head coach is ready to risk the chances of them making the CFP if Arch cannot show progress in the first half on Saturday.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of chances

Noun

Evolution prepared us for a world that is uncertain but with hazards that are often foreseeable and, to some extent, calculable.

— Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
While these temperature hazards are not unique to Pennsylvania, several factors make this issue a particular concern for the state.

— Jaquelyn Jahn, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of hazards

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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

Unexpected illnesses and accidents could also require you to change your plans.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
The risk of death from suicide was nearly doubled, showing an 89% increase, while the risk of dying from intentional or unintentional injuries, such as motor vehicle accidents, was 55% higher, the study found.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

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