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fortuitous

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


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The turnaround mission comes at a fortuitous time, when malls are once again alive with the sound of teenagers hanging out and spending money.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 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

This purchase was especially fortuitous as the facility was in an area already zoned to permit a medical clinic.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

To her, it’s fortuitous timing so many milestones have occurred in the past 12 months.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

It was a fortuitous time and place for an ambitious, dynamic black teenager.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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