happy accident

Example Sentences

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Hilton countered that his beard was actually a happy accident: his stubble received a positive reception after a razor-free family vacation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

“The Devil Wears Prada 2” isn’t a happy accident; it’s a vital reminder of the immense value of human art and creativity, exemplified by this movie’s prudence.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

It allows for the happy accident, the unexpected discovery.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2023

In a recent Rolling Stone profile, Blur suggested the new album was a happy accident, written after they were invited to play two nights at Wembley Stadium.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2023

This combination must have been the result of a happy accident in the distant past.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park