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n. - An event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental.

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Usage examples (38)
  • I won’t tell you the main happenstance, because that twist IS the plot … but …. you’ll recognize it too.
  • The word karcha comes from the word mikreh - "happenstance"
  • Ms. Jarrett told the crowd that this economic crisis did not occur by "happenstance" but is the result of our "profound irresponsibility."
  • "happenstance" manner that haunts so many ensemble pieces.
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