by accident
Example Sentences
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One of my favorite places—I found it by accident on the Upper West Side—is Janie’s Life Changing Baked Goods.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
We believe none of this is by accident.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
To hear him tell the story, though, he's here in Vienna by accident.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
A legendary NFL coach found linebacker Rod Martin not by scouting him at USC, but almost by accident.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
The second day was not as much by accident.
From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor
