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happenstance

[ hap-uhn-stans ]

noun

  1. a chance happening happen or event.


happenstance

/ ˈæəˌæԲ /

noun

  1. chance
  2. a chance occurrence
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of happenstance1

First recorded in 1895–1900; happen + (circum)stance
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The initial Metro Bashers came to their hobby independently, meeting through happenstance and their shared love of the rail network.

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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.”

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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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