happy coincidence
Example Sentences
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That this is 2024, the 100th anniversary of the Discus Thrower’s gold medal, the centennial of one Paris Olympics and the year of another, is a happy coincidence.
From New York Times • May 2, 2024
The Hurricanes have only 11 players on the roster this season - and having four from Toronto is basically a happy coincidence.
From Washington Times • Oct. 27, 2023
This was a happy coincidence, because never in my life had the nation been so embroiled in wonky debates about infrastructure priorities and spending.
From Slate • May 6, 2023
It was a happy coincidence that Dan and Emer found themselves on holiday in County Mayo at the same time as the presidential visit.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2023
He peeked out through the letter box and, oh happy coincidence, there was a pair of goggled eyes peeking right back at him.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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