happy accident

Example Sentences

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“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

And then the happy accident of that is that you get to be more present because of value that it’s actually adding on top of what your phone can already do.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025

Though she says it’s just a happy accident, her embracing the music that is her birthright coincides with the surge in popularity of country music.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025

Joe Hart and Micah Richards discuss whether Sandro Tonali meant to score against Brentford or whether it was a happy accident - and one that Bees keeper Mark Flekken should have prevented.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2025

They looked dazed, as if some happy accident had robbed them of their wits; they moved slowly; their eyes were not focused on what they looked at.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman