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fortuitous

[fawr-too-i-tuhs, -tyoo-] / fɔrˈtu ɪ təs, -ˈtyu- /


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Then a fortuitous gig at Disneyland led to a television debut on “Disney After Dark” in 1962.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Gemmill says the appearance of a halo behind Robby's head may not have been planned by director John Wells, an executive producer of the series, "but I think it's certainly fortuitous."

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

But now they are now clued in to their fortuitous timing.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

But what would have been a fortuitous goal was chalked off because the ball was deemed to have hit his elbow, which was tight to his body.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

It was the fortuitous conjunction of these two vast reservoirs of philosophical and physical wealth that defined America's national interest and made it so special.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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