happenstance

Example Sentences

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Harnessing happenstance has led to inventions that have changed the world—from extending the lives of cardiac patients to overhauling how humans eat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The initial Metro Bashers came to their hobby independently, meeting through happenstance and their shared love of the rail network.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2025

“It actually came to me by happenstance as our incredible prop master Phil Shea sent me a box of props some time after we had wrapped.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2025

This dish came about more by happenstance than planning, but I’m deeply grateful for that serendipity.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2024

One day she came across a rabbit, purely by happenstance.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin