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happenstance

[ hap-uhn-stans ]

noun

  1. a chance happening happen or event.


happenstance

/ ˈ³óæ±èÉ™²ÔËŒ²õ³Ùæ²Ô²õ /

noun

  1. chance
  2. a chance occurrence
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of happenstance1

First recorded in 1895–1900; happen + (circum)stance
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“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.â€

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I came to love fennel by way of happenstance; it wasn't love at first bite.

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

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In short, my coming to TikTok was happenstance, but my love of food has been lifelong.

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At the rally, the family ended up by happenstance in the bleachers between Trump and the shooter.

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