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coincidence

[koh-in-si-duhns] / koʊˈɪn sɪ dəns /




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Eagle said the timing of Bettencourt’s letter wasn’t a coincidence.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

“It does appear to be a coincidence that two similar occurrences happened in corresponding weeks and this was not the mountain lion that was in Santa Monica last week,” a Fish and Wildlife spokesperson said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

It’s hardly a coincidence that his memorial service felt like an old-fashioned American revival.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

It will be a neat coincidence if it turns out Manchester United's first signing since Michael Carrick was confirmed as their new permanent head coach turns out to be a central midfielder.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

What if somehow I’m wrong about this and it’s just a strange coincidence?

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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