serendipitous
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With no time to waste, I cherished every dining-hall dinner, picnic by the river, and serendipitous encounter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
Daniel Holz -- a University of Chicago astrophysicist focused on black holes, who was not involved in the study -- told AFP the "serendipitous" nature of the latest example makes it particularly exciting.
From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026
"My journey in comedy since then has been such a series of blessings and serendipitous moments."
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026
Locals pick up their parcels at the downtown post office, where, locals say, serendipitous run-ins with neighbors are an essential part of the small-town charm.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026
But the most serendipitous aspect of the CPS program—for the sake of a study, at least—is how the school-choice game was played.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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