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serendipity

[ser-uhn-dip-i-tee] / ˌsɛr ənˈdɪp ɪ ti /


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Catastrophe and fear of the unknown sell better than optimism and serendipity.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hoiberg built the team that broke the tournament curse with careful planning and some serendipity.

From The Wall Street Journal

New ideas spring, as if by serendipity, from individuals.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Gen Z wants to connect authentically. They believe in romance. They’re open to serendipity,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

When you’re just another tourist following a well-trodden itinerary, serendipity is rare, but the Georgian hinterland seems to regularly yield chance happenings.

From The Wall Street Journal